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Title
Current Measurement of Problem Gambling: Experiences using the Victorian Gambling Screen
Author(s)
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]
Publication Type
Conference Publication
Source of Publication
Presented at the 7th European Conference on Gambling Studies and Policy Issues
Publisher
European Association for the Study of Gambling (EASG)
Place of Publication
Online
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