13-Dec-06. Program curbing problem gambling a hard sell. Lethbridge Herald, A7.

A year-long review by Edmonton’s Capital Health Region found the Gambling Decisions program developed in Alberta can help reduce average monthly losses by problem gamblers from $832 to $69. Recruiting problem gamblers take part in the program proved difficult and only 21 of 50 participants were able to tracked for the entire study. Results of the trial are to be submitted to the Journal of Gambling Studies for review.