2005 Newfoundland and Labrador Gambling Prevalence Study
Date
2005-11
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Journal ISSN
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Publisher
Newfoundland and Labrador. Dept. of Health and Community Services
Abstract
This report presents the findings of the 2005 Newfoundland and Labrador Gambling
Prevalence Study. This study is the first to address gambling issues specific to the
province and provides current baseline information regarding the prevalence of gambling and problem gambling in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). Specifically, the study provides important information measuring:
• The prevalence of gambling and problem gambling in the province
• Profiles of gambler sub-types and players of certain gambling activities
• The relationship between gambling and correlates of gambling including
substance use and mental health
• Consequences related to gambling
• Awareness of support and treatment services
Description
Keywords
Gambling -- Newfoundland and Labrador, Gambling -- Health aspects -- Newfoundland and Labrador, Compulsive gamblers -- Services for -- Newfoundland and Labrador, Compulsive gamblers -- Newfoundland and Labrador
Citation
Market Quest Research Group, Inc. (2005). 2005 Newfoundland and Labrador gambling prevalence study. Prepared for the Department of Health and Community Services, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. St. John's, NL: Department of Health and Community Services.