2005 Newfoundland and Labrador Gambling Prevalence Study ...

• Main Authors: Market Quest Research Group Inc., Newfoundland And Labrador. Dept. Of Health And Community Services
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: unknown
• Published: Newfoundland and Labrador. Dept. of Health and Community Services 2005
• Subjects: Gambling > Newfoundland and Labrador; Gambling > Health aspects > Newfoundland and Labrador; Compulsive gamblers > Services for > Newfoundland and Labrador; Compulsive gamblers > Newfoundland and Labrador; Gambling Literature; Newfoundland
• Online Access: https://dx.doi.org/10.11575/prism/9339; https://prism.ucalgary.ca/handle/1880/47655

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 ...