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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Resources<br />
Legal Aid Ontario<br />
1 800 668-8258<br />
www.legalaid.on.ca<br />
Legal Aid may be able to help you pay <strong>for</strong> legal help if you have a low<br />
income. If you qualify, you can get financial help <strong>for</strong> a variety of legal<br />
problems, including criminal matters, family law, and immigration<br />
and refugee law. You may also be able to get help with some civil cases<br />
and final appeals.<br />
Parent Help Line<br />
1 888 603-9100<br />
www.parentsinfo.sympatico.ca<br />
A free, 24-hour telephone support and in<strong>for</strong>mation line <strong>for</strong> parents.<br />
Available in French and English.<br />
Suggested Reading<br />
Berman, L. & Siegel, M. (1999). Behind the 8 Ball: A <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>for</strong> Families<br />
of Gamblers. New York: Simon & Schuster.<br />
Blaszczynski, A. (1998). Overcoming Compulsive <strong>Gambling</strong>: A Self-help<br />
<strong>Guide</strong> Using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques. London, England:<br />
Constable & Robinson.<br />
Blaszczynski, A. (2000). Pathways to Pathological <strong>Gambling</strong>: Identifying<br />
Typologies. e<strong>Gambling</strong>: The electronic journal of gambling issues.<br />
Centre <strong>for</strong> Addiction and Mental Health <strong>Problem</strong> <strong>Gambling</strong> Project,<br />
(2003). <strong>Problem</strong> <strong>Gambling</strong>: A <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>for</strong> Families. Call 1 888 647-4414.<br />
Centre <strong>for</strong> Addiction and Mental Health <strong>Problem</strong> <strong>Gambling</strong> Project,<br />
(2003). <strong>Problem</strong> <strong>Gambling</strong>: The Issues, The Options. Call 1 888 647-4414.<br />
Ladouceur, R., Silvain, C., Boutin, C. & Doucet, C. (2002). Understanding<br />
and Treating the Pathological Gambler. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.<br />
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