Prevention of Problem Gambling: A Comprehensive Review of the Evidence & Recommended Best Practices
dc.contributor.author | Williams, Robert J. | eng |
dc.date.accessioned | 2011-01-07T20:27:58Z | |
dc.date.available | 2011-01-07T20:27:58Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2008-10-21 | |
dc.description | Presented at the University of Calgary, October 21, 2008. | eng |
dc.description.abstract | Legalized gambling is now widely available in most western countries. Along with increased gambling has come increased rates of gambling addiction. This presentation provides a comprehensive review of the nature and effectiveness of educational and policy initiatives that are being used around the world to prevent problem gambling. It ends with recommendations concerning best practices in prevention. | eng |
dc.description.grantingagency | Other | eng |
dc.description.refereed | No | eng |
dc.description.sponsorship | Alberta Gaming Research Institute | eng |
dc.identifier.doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/9709 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/1880/48372 | |
dc.language.iso | eng | eng |
dc.publisher.corporate | University of Lethbridge | eng |
dc.publisher.faculty | Health Sciences | eng |
dc.subject | Compulsive gambling -- Prevention | eng |
dc.subject.other | Gambling Literature | |
dc.title | Prevention of Problem Gambling: A Comprehensive Review of the Evidence & Recommended Best Practices | eng |
dc.type | Presentation | eng |
thesis.degree.discipline | Health Sciences | eng |