Unplugged from the machine : VLT problem gambling treatment clients

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dc.contributor.authorSmoliak, Alexander Roy
dc.date.accessioned2005-01-27T19:08:13Z
dc.date.available2005-01-27T19:08:13Z
dc.date.issued1997-11
dc.description.abstractTo gain further insights into video lottery terminal (VLT) problem gambling, the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC) launched a clinical study of its treatment clients who experienced problems with VLT gambling. In August and September of 1996, 84 clients completed a self-administered survey at participating treatment sites from across the province. Data were gathered on their behaviors, attitudes and motivations during play, speed of onset and severity of problem gambling; and motivations, expectations and suggestions for treatment. The analysis also incorporated clients' South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS) scores and Client Monitoring System (CMS) admission data. The purpose of the study was to take a closer look at VLT clients in treatment and to gather information to assist treatment and prevention staff in program development and refinement. The study only includes those individuals who sought treatment for their gambling problem. Consequently, the results cannot be interpreted to represent the characteristics or experiences of all gamblers who play VLTs or even those gamblers experiencing problems with VLT play in the population.en
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dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/9836
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/512
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherAlberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC)en
dc.subjectSouth Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS)en
dc.subjectAlberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC)en
dc.subjectVideo lottery terminals (VLTs)en
dc.subjectProblem gamblingen
dc.subjectGambling--Albertaen
dc.subjectGambling addiction treatmenten
dc.subject.otherGambling Literature
dc.titleUnplugged from the machine : VLT problem gambling treatment clientsen
dc.typebooken
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