Defining Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can affect anybody, from any walk of life, from any part of Nova Scotia at any age. High risk gambling has the greatest impact on people between the ages of 19 and 34.

• Problem Gambling Home
• Defining Problem Gambling
• The Financial Signs of Problem Gambling
• Additional Signs of Problem Gambling
• Helping Your Client

Do you have a client who has a problem? You may not be able to tell, but if you know that their gambling:

• is a regular leisure activity
• gets in the way of their work, school or other activities
• harms their mental or physical health
• hurts them financially
• damages their reputation
• causes problems between them and their partners or family and friends

Chances are, your client has a problem.

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