11 articles in this issue
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Alun C. Jackson,Shane A. Thomas,Tangerine A. Holt,Neil Thomason
This paper provides an overview of some trends among problem gamblers seeking help through the BreakEven/Gambler's Help problem gambling counselling services in Victoria, Australia, between July 1995 and June 2000. Data presented are drawn from details co... see more
Randy Brown,Eric Killian,William Evans
This exploratory study seeks to better understand gambling patterns in a sample of incarcerated youth from the Las Vegas area. The study uses data derived from surveys administered to 269 incarcerated youth from two southern Nevada detention facilities. R... see more
V. A. Dickson-Swift,E. L. James,S. Kippen
Whilst gambling provides a source of enjoyment and entertainment for many people, it can be a source of hardship for others. The problems associated with gambling have been extensively studied with gamblers; however very few studies have been specifically... see more
Mark D. Griffiths,Carolyn Bingham
This study was conducted in order to examine the beliefs players have regarding superstition and luck and how these beliefs are related to their gambling behaviour. A self-completion questionnaire was devised and the study was carried out in a large bingo... see more
Jennifer Borrell,Jacques Boulet
While predominant models of prevention focus on the prevention of specific diseases and disorders and/or on the minimisation of harm arising from them, the authors argue for a (theoretical and practical) reinsertion, or a reconstruction, of subjectivity w... see more
Nigel Turner
William W. Bostock
The paper will discuss current gambling policy in Australia. The attraction of the use of gambling as a method of "painless taxation" is recognised, but its potentiality for damaging individuals and society will be considered. Five policy options are iden... see more
Richard J. Rosenthal
Alcoholics Anonymous refers to the alcoholic who has stopped drinking, but who still demonstrates alcoholic attitudes and behaviors, as a "dry drunk." Such individuals are said to have abstinence but not sobriety. They are considered at risk for relapse. ... see more
Mark Griffiths,Jonathan Parke
Effects of the listening context on responses to music largely have been neglected despite the prevalence of music in our everyday lives. Furthermore, there has been no research on the role of music in gambling environments (e.g., casinos, amusement arcad... see more
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