Problem Gambling A New Zealand Perspective On Treatment

• Problem Gambling A New Zealand Perspective On Treatments
• Problem Gambling A New Zealand Perspective On Treatment Plan
• Problem Gambling A New Zealand Perspective On Treatment Center

Gambling can be a harmless entertainment activity from which people derive personal enjoyment and which provides other positive social effects. The proceeds from non-commercial gambling provide significant funding for a wide variety of community purposes. If well directed, these funds can enhance empowerment, participation and the quality of life across all types of communities.
However, gambling also has adverse effects on many individuals, their families and their communities. From time to time, the prevalence and impacts of problem gambling in New Zealand are the subject of misinformed comment. In the interests of informed discussion, the Department, in consultation with the Ministry of Health, has compiled some key facts based on current research and other data.

• Problem Gambling in New Zealand - A Brief Summary (PDF, 95K)*

Problem Gambling A New Zealand Perspective On Treatments

A substantial change is about to occur in the provision of services for problem gambling services in New Zealand. Legislation (the Gambling Act) that was enacted by September 2003 will move prevention, protection and treatment of problem gambling into the arena of public funding. “The key benefit of utilising a public health model is its focus on prevention and early intervention rather than simply treating people in the most severe cases and has the potential to address problem gambling at the grass roots level” (SACOSS 2008). As is highlighted in Korn and Shaffer’s proposed framework for action on gambling (Fig.

Problem Gambling A New Zealand Perspective On Treatment Plan

Problem Gambling A New Zealand Perspective On Treatment Center