Current Measurement of Problem Gambling: Experiences using the Victorian Gambling Screen

Author(s)
Tolchard, Barry
Publication Date
2009
Abstract
The Problem with the Problem: Definition - • U.S. driven medical model • Addiction or Compulsion • DSM - failure to differentiate regular and problem gamblers • Pathology or Harm • Local context Victorian Gambling Screen (VGS) - • Developed using a definition of problem gambling based on harm: "'Problem' gambling refers to the situation when a person's gambling activity gives rise to harm to the individual player, and/or his or her family, and may extend into the community" [DIPG Report, p.106]
Citation
Presented at the 7th European Conference on Gambling Studies and Policy Issues
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Language
en
Publisher
European Association for the Study of Gambling (EASG)
Title
Current Measurement of Problem Gambling: Experiences using the Victorian Gambling Screen
Type of document
Conference Publication
Entity Type
Publication

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