Gambling and problem gambling in Alberta: Final report

In the wake of the spread of legalized gambling, and in response to increased reports of problem gambling in the general population, a number of states, provinces, and countries have mandated prevalence surveys of problem and pathological gambling. Over the past 15 years, lotteries and gaming activities in Alberta have been expanding. These activities are licensed by the provincial government and, as in other jurisdictions, the Alberta government was desirous of determining the nature and extent of adult problem gambling behavior in the province. This interest led Alberta Lotteries and Gaming to authorize this study, which was undertaken by the Wynne Resources research team. Gaming in Alberta provides recreational entertainment for the citizenry, significant financial returns both to charities and to government, and employment for thousands of Albertans. While the great majority of adult Albertans gamble for enjoyment and entertinment and are able to keep their gaming activities in perspective, problem gambling can lead to serious personal and familial difficulties for some Albertans. This study examines the nature, extent, and implications of problem gambling in the province, with a view to providing baseline data for future government decision-making.N

Adolescent gambling and problem gambling in Alberta : summary report

The research team of Dr. Harold Wynne, Dr. Garry Smith, and Dr. Durand Jacobs conducted the Adolescent Gambling and Problem Gambling in Alberta study in 1995 and this report constitutes a summary of their findings and observations. For a more detailed account of this research, readers are referred to the comprehensive final report which is a separate companion document to this summary report

Adolescent gambling and problem gambling in Alberta : summary report

The research team of Dr. Harold Wynne, Dr. Garry Smith, and Dr. Durand Jacobs conducted the Adolescent Gambling and Problem Gambling in Alberta study in 1995 and this report constitutes a summv of their findings and observations. For a more detailed account of this research, readers are referred to the comprehensive final report which is a separate companion document to this summary report

Gambling and problem gambling in Alberta : summary report

This Summary Report provides an overview of the study, and for a more detailed presentation, readers are referred to the comprehensive Final Report.Alberta Lotteries and Gamin

Adolescent gambling and problem gambling in Alberta : final report

This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of gambling and problem gambling among Alberta adolescents, in order to provide information to assist in the design of responsive programs for this special population. A total of 972 adolescent Albertans aged 12-17 were surveyed by telephone using the Alberta Adolescent Gambling Survey questionnaire (copy appended to the report), which incorporates a modified version of the South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS-R). A second phase of the study involved in-depth field interviews with 56 adolescents (29 non-problem gamblers and 27 problem gamblers) selected from those surveyed by telephone. It was found that 67% of adolescents gamble, while 8% were identified as problem gamblers and 15% may be at risk for developing a gambling problem. In addition to prevalence, results describe characteristics of adolescent gamblers, behavior of adolescent gamblers, general health and substance use, and factors differentiating problem and non-problem adolescent gamblers. The report concludes with a discussion of current initiatives in regard to prevention, education, treatment and research programs, and recommendations for future action to meet the challenge of adolescent gambling. A summary report, highlighting the main findings, is available.Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC

Adult gambling and problem gambling in Alberta, 1998

In 1994, the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC) served notice of its intention to replicate a 1994 Alberta Lotteries and Gaming (now Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission) study on the prevalence of gambling and problem gambling among adult Albertans. The purpose in conducting this replication study was to assess changes in Alberta's gambling participation and problem gambling as part of a continuous review of AADAC's broad strategy for problem gambling. The purpose of this report is to highlight AADAC's response to the 1998 study findings. More specifically, the purpose of this report is threefold: 1. To summarize the main findings of the 1998 study; 2. To discuss the implications of the 1998 study findings for gambling prevention, treatment, training and further research; and 3. To outline AADAC's recommendations for gambling prevention, treatment, training, and further research.N