Problem Gambling
There is a world of information available about problem gambling: causes, signs, treatment and more. Click on any of the links below for complete information.
All resources are free of charge and can be ordered using the Resource Order Form. Some of them are available in French. Let us know which language you prefer when you order.
The content of all of our resources is built upon the life experiences of Nova Scotians, research conducted and funded by the Department of Health Promotion and Protection, and the advice of Addiction Services professionals.
Winning Within: A Self Help Guide to Changing Gambling Behaviours
This guide can help you explore the role of gambling in your life and assist you to find a path towards improved health.
Financial Counselling: A Guide to Your Options
Video Lottery: Are you a player?
Does Someone You Care About Have Gambling Problems? (français)
Gambling and Your Child: When your teenager has a gambling problem
Gambling and Your Child: How problem gambling in your family can affect your child
Problem Gambling Help Line Cards
If you gamble at a casino site and are having problems, you may wish to ban yourself from being allowed entrance. You must put your request in writing. To find out more information, visit http://www.gov.ns.ca/lwd/agd/docs/VoluntaryExclusionRequest.pdf
To get more information about Yellow Flag Moments, visit www.yellowflag.ca.
Resources for a Healthier Campus: Helping Students Help is a pilot campus awareness and education program for post secondary students in Nova Scotia. The program better informs students on the harms of high risk drinking and gambling and is facilitated by Addiction Services professionals.
To view an excerpt from the session workbook, please click here.
In some areas this program can be facilitated in French.
For further information or to book a session, contact your local Addiction Services office at addictionservices.ns.ca.
Nova Scotia Health Promotion and Protection and the Department of Education are in the process of reviewing cirriculum. Watch for changes in 2008!
Note: these file are large and may take longer to download.
Volume I Junior High
Volume I Premier cycle du secondaire (transparencies)
Volume II Senior High (transparencies)
Volume II Deuxième cycle du secondaire (transparencies)
Pre-Campaign Gambling Study for Young Adults (19-34 years)
in Nova Scotia
Final Report of the Video Lottery Self Exclusion Program Process Test
2003 Nova Scotia Gambling Prevalence Study
2003 Nova Scotia Gambling Prevalence Study - Highlights
The 2000 Regular VL Players Follow Up
The 1997/98 Nova Scotia Video Lottery Players' Survey
