Past Projects

Gambling as stress recovery? A new perspective on the job demands - gambling relationship
Luc Bourgeois, Masters student at Saint Mary's University, is examining the relationship between work-related stress and gambling. This increased understanding of gambling motivations may help problem gambling prevention strategies to focus on how the workplace impacts gamblers' motivation to gamble.

Past Projects 2010-2011

Community Projects I Grants

A Hidden Problem? Seniors and Gambling
Community Links, a provincial organization that promotes quality of life for Nova Scotia seniors, is developing and sharing educational materials through a series of nine workshops targeted at seniors and caregivers.

An Assessment of Awareness of Problem Gambling Among Adult Learners
The Dartmouth Learning Network conducted a needs assessment to determine the extent to which adults in the Halifax Regional Municipality who function at low literacy levels are able to understand current Nova Scotian gambling-related prevention and treatment messages (e.g. pamphlets, brochures, etc.).

Gambling in the Rainbow Community: A Needs Assessment
OUT!Alive, in association with Addiction Prevention and Treatment Services at Capital District Health Authority, investigated gambling habits and attitudes within the Nova Scotia Rainbow community (i.e. lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community). Their final report presents the findings of their face-to-face and online survey.

Research Fellowships

An Investigation of Implicit Associations across Gambling Treatments
Rod Clark of Dalhousie University examined the implicit associations that may contribute to problem gambling. His project looked at reward and relief associations in gamblers who undergo treatment, in order to determine if there are different implicit associations for action vs. escape gamblers at the outset of treatment.

Canadian Consortium on Gambling Research

Evaluation of the Socio-Economic Impact of Gambling Framework (SEIG)
Released in 2008 by the Canadian Consortium on Gambling Research(of which GANS is a funding partner) the SEIG Framework is a tool designed to measure the social and economic costs and benefits of gambling. This research evaluated the information and/or research required to encourage the SEIG's implementation as a tool to inform policy.

Review & Refinement of the Canadian Problem Gambling Index (CPGI)
Developed by the Canadian Consortium on Gambling Research(of which GANS is a funding partner) the Canadian Problem Gambling Index (CPGI) is a research tool designed to measure the prevalence of gambling and problem gambling in the general population. In 2009/2010, a Scientific Advisory Panel reviewed and refined the CPGI to address critiques and enhance its ability to assess harm.

Past Projects 2009-2010

Community Projects I Grants

Create and Discover! Leisure Alternatives through community arts for at-risk or problem gamblers in HRM
The Nova Scotia Sea School launched a three-month pilot program to engage at-risk and problem gamblers in alternative leisure opportunities in art. A partnership with Addictions Services, the project provided participants with the tools, experience, and community connections they needed to develop concrete leisure activities to replace or mitigate their gambling addiction or risk factors.

Exploring Problem Gambling in African Nova Scotian Communities: Creating Awareness and Making Connections
The Nova Scotia Association of Black Social Workers explored the extent of problem gambling among African Nova Scotia adults, youth, and seniors, and worked to identify the African Nova Scotia community’s priorities concerning problem gambling. Their CP I grant also helped fund Linking Borders, an International Conference for Social Workers of African Descent.

Gambling with Main Street
GameOverVLTs.com Society are presenting a series of public presentations to help inform small businesses, service organizations, and community groups across Nova Scotia about the socioeconomic impact and risks associated with VLT use.

Gambling- Understanding Makes Us Stronger
The Canadian Mental Health Association (Kings County Branch), in consultation with Audrey Shields, Clinical Therapist at Annapolis Valley DHA, developed and presented four workshops aimed at encouraging community dialogue about gambling. Workshop topics included the politics and history of gambling, the normalization of gambling, and strategies for reducing gambling harm.

Seniors and Gambling
Community Links, a provincial organization that promotes healthy communities and quality of life for Nova Scotia seniors, explored gambling as an issue for Nova Scotia seniors. Based on analysis of research on seniors and gambling, responses to surveys, and discussions with seniors in focus groupd, Community Links produced a report, titled Seniors and Gambling: A Hidden Problem?

Community Projects II Grants

Community-Based Training and Peer Support Approaches to Implementing the Women in Recovery from Addictions Retreat
The Tatamagouche Centre developed a series of training workshops to support the best practice project manual that is being developed as part of the Centre's 2008-2009 CP II project, "Women in Recovery from Addiction Program Retreat Series."

Research Fellowships

An Investigation of Gender Differences in Gambling Motives in Undergraduate Students
Sabrina Demetrioff, a PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology at Dalhousie University, examined gender differences in gambling motivations among undergraduate students. Her research drew from surveys conducted at three Canadian University and also compared the differences in gambling motivations between problem and non-problem gamblers.

Women Living with Gambling Problems
As part of her doctoral thesis, Shaughney Aston, a clinical therapist with Addiction Services at Annapolis Valley Health and an instructor at Acadia University, investigated the effects of gender and rural location in the everyday lives of women with gambling problems in rural Nova Scotia.

Team Professional Development Grants

Gambling 101
The Kings County Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) held a one-day workshop for members of their staff and Board to gain a better understanding of gambling addiction and effects. The workshop, titled Gambling 101, was facilitated by Audrey Shields, Clinical Therapist with Annapolis Valley Addictions Services.

Gambling Awareness - Resource Showcase
Colchester East Hants Health Authority, Community Health Boards

Motivational Interviewing and/or The CRAFT Approach
An information session on Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) on October 6, 2009 provided a collaborative opportunity for staff from Family Service of Eastern Nova Scotia and Capital Health District Addiction and Prevention Treatment Services about engaging family members of persons experiencing gambling harm.

Pharmacological Treatment of Pathological Gambling
Sponsored in part by a GANS Professional Development Grant, noted researcher Dr. Martin Zack of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health presented a talk titled “Pharmacological treatment of pathological gambling: Current trends and future directions” to faculty and staff of the Dalhousie University Gambling Research Laboratory on April 17, 2009.

Research Findings and Therapeutic Strategies for Working with Clients with Problem Gambling Issues
On June 22, 2009, the Family Service Association held a forum for members of various community organizations to learn about and share best practice strategies. Facilitator Mike Buckley, Capital Health District Addiction and Prevention Treatment Services, led the discussion and provided an overview of new problem gambling research and strategies related to clinical practice.

Two Sessions: Responsible Gambling Initiatives and Products presented by Atlantic Lottery Corporation and Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation & Historical Overview of Gambling in Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Gambling Research Initiatives and Issues in Research
In June 2009, Capital District Health Authority Addiction Prevention Treatment Services held a two-day interactive forum in Halifax for staff to learn more about the products, policies, and practices impacting gambling outcomes for clients and communities in Nova Scotia.

Understanding Problem Gambling Among Persons with Disabilities
On a snowy day in January 2010, Independent Living Nova Scotian Association (ILNS) held a half-day problem gambling education workshop for staff from ILNS and three other organizations involved in the disbilities community: Affirmative Industries, Canadian Paraplegic Association, and the Halifax Regional School Board.

Past Projects 2008-2009

Community Projects I Grants

Addictions Training for Allied Professionals
The Pictou County Health Authority, Addiction Services, hosted a two day workshop on addictions for allied professionals in Pictou County. A resource package on addictions was also provided to each participant.

An exploratory study of the connections between problem gambling and mental health and illness in Nova Scotia
The Nova Scotia Division of the Canadian Mental Health Association explored the extent to which problem gambling is experienced among Nova Scotians with mental health issues. The aim of the project was to determine if there is a need for specialized problem gambling programs for Nova Scotians over the age of 19 living with mental illness.

Support and Resources for Women Adversely Affected by Gambling
To address an increase in female problem gamblers who have never been involved with the criminal justice system but who have become involved as a consequence of their involvement with gambling, the Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia offered support, life-skills training, and problem gambling education to women who accessed their services.

Community Projects II Grants

Let’s Talk Gambling/Parlons des problèmes de jeu
The L’Association Radio Clare's produced six French language radio shows on the topic of problem gambling. Designed to raise awareness about problem gambling in Francophone communities in Nova Scotia, the series addressed the following themes: warning signs, prevalance, and impact of problem gambling, as well as resources available to the Francophone community.

Women in Recovery from Addictions Retreat Program (WRAP)
The Tatamagouche Centre will offer a retreat series for women in recovery from gambling addictions. The theoretical orientation, principles, objectives, and activities will be documented in a practice manual so that it can then be shared with other Nova Scotia organizations serving women with gambling addictions.

Research Grants

The Efficacy of Auricular Acupuncture in Reducing Anxiety Associated with Addiction Recovery
Dr. Robert Gilbert of Dalhousie University explored the extent to which auricular acupuncture reduces anxiety in individuals who self-identify as problem gamblers. Auricular acupuncture is the stimulation of acupuncture points on the external ear surface.

Women Living with Gambling Problems in Rural Nova Scotia
Shaughney Aston, A PhD candidate of the University of South Australia and Clinical Therapist, investigated the effect of gender and rural location on the everyday lives of women experiencing gambling problems in rural Nova Scotia. Ms. Aston is also a Researcher with Addiction Services in the Annapolis Valley District Health Authority.

Research Grant through Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation

Exploring the Leisure Experiences of Caregivers to Persons Harmfully Involved in Gambling, Alcohol and/or Drugs
In partnership with the Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation, Stephanie Wood at Dalhousie University received a research grant to explore how caregivers of persons harmfully involved with gambling, alcohol and/or drugs in Nova Scotia shape and experience their leisure.

The Effects of Nicotine and Smoking on VLT Gambling Behaviour
In partnership with the Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation, Daniel McGrath of Dalhousie University explored how smoking and tobacco use impacts the propensity to gamble using video lottery terminals (VLTs).

Research Fellowships

Personality Characteristics, Motivations for Gambling, and Substance Use Risk among Young Internet Gamblers in Nova Scotia
Daniel McGrath, a Doctoral candidate in Experimental Psychology at Dalhousie University, examined the personality characteristics and behaviours that are associated with youth Internet gambling, and investigated the extent to which Internet gambling is related to gambling severity and substance use among young gamblers.

Canadian Consortium on Gambling Research

Canadian Adolescent Gambling Inventory (CAGI) - Phase II
The Canadian Adolescnet Gambling Inventory (CAGI is an instrument for assessing gambling risk and problem gambling in adolescents. The CAGI also looks at psychological, social, and financial dimensions of harm. The goal of Phase II was to assess the classification accuracy, validity, and reliability as well as to compare CAGI with existing instruments for youth problem gambling.

Past Projects 2007-2008

Community Projects I Grants

DVD Production of "Day of Help"
GameOverVLTs.com Society lay the groundwork for the development of a DVD from the raw video footage of the 2006 ‘Day of Help’ workshop. The documented event was a free, educational workshop for recovering VLT addicts and their families.

Support for Women Who Gamble
The Second Story Women's Centre developed and implemented a 30-week facilitated support group for women in the Lunenburg community who gamble. The program offered a safe environment for participants to develop positive personal management skills including positive self-talk, and strategies for handling gambling urges.

Taking Control Making Changes: Support Group for Women Impacted by Problem Gambling in the Tri-Counties
A pre-cursor to “I am a Women and Have I got a Story to Tell”, this gender-specific support group was offered by the Tri County Women’s Centre in Yarmouth. The program attracted participants from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds, and used art and story telling techniques to help develop trust and to break down feelings of isolation.

The Common Mission Coalition: Seeking the Intersect
Addiction Services, Southwest District Health Authority, facilitated a project that allowed junior high school students to develop a theatre play about the risks involved with gambling and substance abuse. Students met after school twice a week for seven weeks to research, create, and perform their drama, titled "It’s All a Gamble".

Research Grants

Needing Treatment: Targeting the Absence of Addiction Programming and Services in Nova Scotia Adult Corrections
Dr. Heather Kitchin of Acadia University received a research grant to examine the gambling problems of those incarcerated at Nova Scotia’s five adult correctional facilities. Her research seeks to understand the relationship between crime, recidivism, and problem gambling.

Team Professional Development Grants

Addiction Services, DHAs 4, 5, 6

Addiction Services, DHAs 7 & 8

Making Changes
Addiction Services at the South Shore, Sothwest, and Annapolis Valley District Health Authorities developed and implemented Making Changes, a revised structured treatment program. This detailed program manual for addiction services outlines a mixed-gender, three-week program that includes client awareness, relationship building, leisure alternatives, and planning for the future.

Past Projects 2006-2007

Community Project Grants

A Path and A Promise: Healing Body, Mind and Spirit
A pre-cursor to the Women in Recovery from Addictions Program (WRAP), this workshop/retreat for women with problem gambling issues was offered by the Tatamagouche Centre.

Family Seminar/Community Addictions Workshop, 2006/2007
Crosbie House Society

No More VLTs 2006/2007
Game Over VLTs Society

Women in Lunenburg County Affected by Gambling - Education and Awareness, 2006/2007
Second Story Women's Centre

Community Projects I Grants

Family Seminar/ Community Addictions Workshop
Crosbie House Society, an abstinence-based, 12 step Residential Addictions Treatment Program,implement a workshop for family and community members to develop skills to better support their loved ones in recovery. Crosbie House Society considers members of the family and the community to be an essential part of an addict's recovery process.

Community Projects II Grants

Refocus
The Family Service of Eastern Nova Scotia’s “Refocus” is an activity-based therapy program geared to youth whose families may be affected by gambling. Evolved from the recognition that individual and family counseling is not always an effective method of intervention, the program uses kayaking, outdoor survival training, and team-building activities to help youth build character and resiliency.

Past Projects 2005-2006

Community Project Grants

A Gender Specific Study on Women Gambling in Cape Breton Municipality
Every Woman's Centre

Asset Development Adventure & Peer Tutoring
Bay St. Lawrence Community Centre

Breaking Through the Isolation: Story Sharing Between Women Who Gamble
The Western Area Women's Coalition

Impacts of Problem Gambling on Domestic Violence
Cumberland County Transition House Association developed and incorporate a screening tool to identify problem gamblers and a module on problem gambling. Information on problem gambling as it impacts domestic violence was also be added to the Association's public education materials and presentations.

Promoting Problem Gambling Awareness Through the Media
Cape Breton Addiction Services (DHA 8) developrf and implement a media campaign to raise awareness about problem gambling, and to promote Addiction services as an outlet of help for problem gamblers. Ads dealing with gambling issues, and directing people to Addiction Services, ran in local papers every week for one year.

Refocus
Family Service of Eastern Nova Scotia, Sydney

Web-GAM (Gambling/Assistance Support Made Easier)
WebGam was a Foundation-sponsored pilot project of Problem Gambling Treatment Services, a part of Addiction Prevention and Treatment Services, Capital Health. The site included various self-help tools, and a message board that allowed problem gamblers to share personal stories and support.

Community Projects II Grants

ADAPT (Asset Development Adventure & Peer Tutoring), 2005/2008
The Bay St. Lawrence Community Centre developed and delivered “ADAPT”, a program for at-risk 13-22 year olds in the Bay St. Lawrence community. The program, aimed at directing youth away from risky and destructive behaviours, blended outdoor activities, financial planning education, and tutoring/mentoring sessions.

Community Projects III Grants

Eskasoni Case Management Project
Eskasoni Mental Health & Social Work Service developed a centralized electronic client database to facilitate improved communications between Eskasoni First Nation support organizations.

Canadian Consortium on Gambling Research

Review of the Canadian Problem Gambling Index (CPGI)
The Canadian Problem Gambling Index (CPGI) is a research tool designed to measure the prevalence of gambling and problem gambling in the general population.

Past Projects 2004-2005

Community Project Grants

A Gender Specific Study of Women Gambling in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality
The Every Women's Centre conducted a research study on the prevalence of gambling in women in the Cape Regional Municipality.

A Path and a Promise: Healing Body, Mind and Spirit
A pre-cursor to the Women in Recovery from Addictions Recovery program (WRAP), this workshop/retreat for women with problem gambling issues was offered by the Tatamagouche Centre.

APTS Application for Problem Gambling Resources
Addiction Prevention & Treatment Services, Capital District Health Authority, catalogued and distributed resource materials on problem gambling. Applicable resources were determined by the CDHA Gambling Awareness Committee, based upon knowledge of therapists specializing in the field of problem gambling, and expressed consumer need.

Community Outreach Tour
Mulgrave Road Theatre

Eskasoni Case Management Program
Eskasoni Mental Health and Social Work Service

Gambling Employment Initiatives Project
Addiction Prevention & Treatment Services, Capital DHA

Literature Review for a Study on the cost of Gambling in Nova Scotia
Genuine Progress Index Atlantic Society conducted a literature review required for the design of a major study on the costs and benefits of gaming in Nova Scotia.

NS Video Lottery Self-Exclusion Program
Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation

Stage 3 Resource Mapping and Resource Development
Addiction Services, Cape Breton DHA 8

Strength in Community Provincial Volunteer Workshop
Addiction Services, DHAs 1, 2, 3

Women and Gambling in the Tri-Counties
The Tri-County Women’s Centre researched the extent of problem gambling in women from Yarmouth, Shelburne and Digby. The study also identified the types of services that are needed and requested by female problem gamblers in the region.

Community Projects I Grants

Problem Gambling Resource Development
Capital District Health Authority Gambling Awareness Group ordered, catalogued and distributed problem gambling resources that would assist in problem gambling treatment and prevention education work. The resource list was compiled based on recommendations by therapists specializing in the field of problem gambling and expressed consumer need.

Women & Gambling in Lunenburg County
Second Story Women’s Centre developed a plan to facilitate problem gambling groups and alternative services for women with gambling problems in Lunenburg and Queen’s county.

Research Grants

Investigations of the Reward Mechanisms Involved in Pathological Gambling - Alcohol Use Disorder Comorbidity
Through a series of three studies over seven yeears, Dr. Sherry Stwart, Professor of Psychiatry, Psychology, Community Health, and Epidemiology at Dalhousie University explored the correlation between alcohol consumption, nicotine use, and VLT gambling behaviours.

Canadian Consortium on Gambling Research

Socio-economic Impact of Gambling Project (SEIG)
Coordinated by Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre

Conference Grants

Addiction Prevention and Treatment Services, Capital Health (3 individuals)

Addiction Services, DHAs 1, 2, 3 (1 individual)

Addiction Services, DHAs 4, 5, 6 (3 individuals)

Addiction Services, GASHA (1 individual)

Nova Scotia Alcohol and Gaming Authority (1 individual)

Past Projects 2003-2004

Community Project Grants

A Needs Assessment
The Bay St. Lawrence Community Center sought to understand how their community deals with, and is directly affected by, the consequences of gambling, addictions, crime and violence. Their study also identified resources that could be used to help create and develop a community-based mobilization strategy.

Counseling Skills Training in Problem Gambling
Family Services Association of HRM

Literature Review for a Study on the Cost of Gambling in Nova Scotia
Genuine Progress Index Atlantic Society (GPI Atlantic)

Redesigning a Structured Treatment Program Addiction Services, DHAs 1, 2, 3

Refocus
Family Services Association of Eastern NS

The Community Reinforcement Model
Addiction Services, DHAs 4, 5, 6

Community Projects I Grants

Problem Gambling Resources
Addiction Services District Health Authorities Cumberland, Pictou and Colchester and East Hants enhanced their resources on problem gambling to expand the knowledge and efficacy of prevention and treatment staff.

Women & Gambling (A Feminist Perspective)
The Western Area Women’s Coalition researched and delivered a series of information sessions on problem gambling as it affects women.

Community Projects II Grants

Problem Gambling Treatment, Public Education and Prevention Support Equipment, Training and Resource Development
Addiction Services, Guysborough Antigonish Strait Region and Cape Breton District Health Authority improved gambling related resource materials including technological equipment and software. Designated Addiction Services staff were also trained to use multimedia kits for the presentation of Prevention and Public Education materials.

Redesigning a Structured Treatment Program, 2003/2007 (Complete)
Addiction Prevention and Treatment Services, DHA's 1, 2 & 3

The Women's Problem Gambling Recovery Program
Recognizing that many women in recovery from addictions and abuse also experience gambling problems, the Marguerite Center added “The Women’s Problem Gambling Recovery Program” to their existing substance abuse residential program.

Research Grants

Does Chasing Behaviour Differ During Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) Play Among Probable Pathological and Non-pathological Gamblers?
Mike Ellery of Dalhousie University received a research grant to explore the connection between chasing behaviour and problem gambling among VLT players. Chasing behaviour is defined as increasing a wager within a gambling session, or returning to gamble after a previous gambling session, explicitly in order to recuperate monetary losses.

Canadian Consortium on Gambling Research

Canadian Adolescent Gambling Inventory (CAGI)
The Canadian Adolescent Gambling Inventory (CAGI) is an instrument for assessing gambling risk and problem gambling that looks at psychological, social, and financial dimensions of harm. The CAGI was developed by the Interprovincial Consortium on Gambling, of which the Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation is a funding partner.

Conference Grants

Addiction Prevention and Treatment Services, Capital Health (3 individuals)

Addiction Services, DHAs 1, 2, 3 (2 individuals)

Addiction Services, DHAs 4, 5, 6 (3 individuals)

Addiction Services, DHAs 7 & 8 (3 individuals)

The Marguerite Centre (1 individual)

Past Projects 2002-2003

Community Project Grants

Basic Training for Addressing Problem Gambling
Addiction Services , DHAs 1, 2,

Celebrating 10 Years of MATRIX
MATRIX Women’s Services held a one-day workshop and evening social to mark the ten-year anniversary of the organization. Objectives included sharing information on the most effective service delivery models in the field of addiction services for women, and facilitating networking and partnership opportunities for service providers both locally and provincially.

Counseling and Group Therapy for Problem Gamblers and Spouses
The Valley Pastoral Counseling Services Association received a grant to develop and offer a counseling program for problem gamblers and their partners. The program helped couples to work through relationship issues that resulted from, or were related to, problem gambling.

Gambling Awareness Seniors Population Committee (GASP)
Drug Dependency Services, Capital Health, received a grant to reprint GASP's report from a previously funded project. Two hundred and fifty copies of the report were distributed to senior councils, senior centers and senior organizations throughout the province.

Increasing Awareness of the Risks and Consequences of VLT Play in Nova Scotia – A Pilot Project
Problem Gambling Services, Department of Health

Mental Health / Gambling Resource Library
The Pictou County Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association developed a resource library of materials to educate on anxiety, depresseion and stress as it relates to problem gambling.

Needing Treatment: Targeting the Absence of Addiction Programming and Services in Nova Scotia Adult Corrections
Acadia University

Problem Gambling Resource Asset Mapping
Addiction Services, Cape Breton District Health Authority, assessed and updated available resource material on gambling issues. The process alsoo rated the applicability of resource materials to the district's client base, with an emphasis on spousal, peer and community awareness issues.

Summer Student Employment in Prevention and Community Education

Youth Engagement Theatre Project
Mulgrave Road Theatre

Research Grants

Investigation of the Reward Mechanisms Involved in Pathological Gambling - Alcohol Use Disorder Comorbidity, 2008
Drs. Sherry Stewart and Sean Barrett of Dalhousie University received a research grant to investigate how drinking alcohol affects the behavior of problem and non problem gamblers. This study is especially relevant in Nova Scotia, where video lottery terminals (VLTs) are found only in licensed establishments.

Investigations of the Reward Mechanisms Involved in Pathological Gambling – Alcohol Use Disorder Comorbidity
Dalhousie University, Dal Gambling Lab

Conference Grants

Addiction Prevention and Treatment Services
Capital Health (1 individual)

Past Projects 2001-2002

Team Professional Development Grants

Addiction Services, DHA's 4, 5, 6 Operational Funding Grant
Addiction Services, DHA's 4, 5, 6

Addiction Services, DHA's 7 & 8 Operational Funding Grant
Addiction Services, DHA's 7 & 8

Contributions of Attentional Mechanisms to Understanding Relations between Disordered Gambling Behaviour and Alcohol Misuse
Dalhousie University co-funded with Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre

Development of a Computerized, Integrated Test Battery for Attention
Dalhousie University, Dal Gambling Lab

Does Chasing Behaviour Differ During Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) Play Among Probable Pathological and Non-pathological Gamblers?
Dalhousie Gambling Lab, Dalhousie University

Freedom Foundation Operational Funding Grant
Freedom Foundation of Nova Scotia

Gambling and Cross-Cultural Counselling
CHOICES Program

Gambling Awareness Seniors Population Committee (GASP)
Capital District Drug Dependency Services

Gambling Information Workshops / Media Campaign
Addiction Services, DHA's 4, 5, 6

Nova Scotia Problem Gambling Prevalence Monitoring Project
Problem Gambling Services, Nova Scotia Department of Health

Recovery House Operational Funding Grant
Recovery House

The Acquisition of Problem Gambling Resources for Cape Breton District Health Authority
Addiction Services, Cape Breton DHA

The Acquisition of Problem Gambling Resources for District 7
Addiction Services, DHA 7

The Effectiveness of Auricular Acupuncture in Treating Problem Gambling – Phase I
Drug Dependency Services, Capital DHA

Past Projects Prior to 2001

"Drawing the Line" – French Translation
Department of Health

Douglas Murphy Outreach Centre
Compulsive and Problem Gamblers Society

Gambling Awareness Seniors Population Committee (GASP)
Capital District Health Authority, Drug Dependency Services

Gambling Resources for Service Customers, Treatment Staffand Community
Addiction Services, DHA's 4, 5, 6

Making Material Resources Strategically Available to Problem Gamblers and their Families
Western Region Addiction Services

Problem Gambling Prevention for Grades 4-6
Department of Education and Culture

VLT Harm Reduction Study – Phases I & II
Dalhousie University, Dept. of Psychology