Problem Gambling: A Guide for Helping Professionals
Problem Gambling: A Guide for Helping Professionals
Problem Gambling: A Guide for Helping Professionals
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<strong>Problem</strong> <strong>Gambling</strong>: A <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Helping</strong> <strong>Professionals</strong><br />
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Introduction to <strong>Gambling</strong><br />
<strong>Gambling</strong> in Canada has grown at an unprecedented rate over the<br />
last decade and is an increasingly popular recreational activity. While<br />
gambling was once illegal, or viewed as a disreputable activity, social<br />
norms have shifted.<br />
<strong>Gambling</strong> is now a multi-billion dollar industry in Canada, and its growth<br />
is likely to continue. Surveys indicate that the general population favours<br />
funding charities, health care and other important initiatives through<br />
the funds raised from gambling. Generally, the public prefers this to<br />
increases in direct taxation.<br />
For some people, gambling may become a serious problem that affects<br />
all aspects of their lives. And as gambling becomes more accessible,<br />
the number of people affected by problem gambling also increases.<br />
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