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I am pleased to extend a welcome to all whose interest in gambling-related inquiry has led them to this first edition of The Electronic Journal of Gambling Issues (EJGI), a forum for researchers, clinicians, the gambling industry, gamblers and the interested public. EJGI is intended to be a vehicle for ongoing dialogue about issues ranging from gambling as a social phenomenon to what constitutes
responsible gambling and the most effective treatment interventions for problem gamblers. For example, the Features section
contains research statements from significant thinkers in the area of gambling studies. If you work with clients with gambling-related
problems, the Clinic section offers up-to-date treatment information. And our First Person Accounts section provides a unique
opportunity to learn from the narratives of individuals whose lives have been affected by gambling.
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is itself actively involved in treating individuals who experience problems with
gambling, and takes a leading role in training people who plan to work with problem gamblers or are in a position to encourage
responsible gambling. In addition, the Centre is committed to gambling-related research and policy initiatives. This journal
reflects the breadth of that commitment to the treatment of problem gamblers and the emerging field of gambling studies.
This initiative is especially important as gambling assumes a greater presence in more and more communities through lotteries,
casinos, bingo halls and sports betting. Fully understanding the impact of this phenomenon is essential for people who choose
to gamble, community leaders, the gambling industry and those involved in the treatment of problem gamblers and their families.
The Centre is particularly excited about providing leadership in understanding, prevention and treatment of problem gambling
provincially, nationally, and indeed, internationally. The fact that this journal is available through the Internet to whomever
has access to a computer underlines our commitment to disseminating knowledge to as wide a public as possible.
Dr. Paul Garfinkel, President and CEO of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Disclaimer:: The opinions expressed in this journal do not necessarily reflect those of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
The Electronic Journal of Gambling Issues (EJGI) offers an Internet-based forum for developments in gambling-related research, policy and treatment as well as personal accounts
about gambling and gambling behaviour. Through publishing peer-reviewed articles about gambling as a social phenomenon and
the prevention and treatment of gambling problems, it is our aim is to help make sense of how gambling affects us all.
The EJGI is published by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and is fully funded by the Ontario Substance Abuse Bureau of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. We welcome manuscripts
submitted by researchers and clinicians, people involved in gambling as players, and family and friends of gamblers.
Editor Phil Lange Editorial Board Andrew Johnson Nina Littman-Sharp Robert Murray Wayne Skinner Tony Toneatto Nigel Turner Reviewers Peter Adams Alex Blaszczynski Gerry Cooper Jeff Derevensky Pat Erickson Jackie Ferris Ron Frisch Rina Gupta Len Henricksson Roger Horbay David Korn Robert Ladouceur Nina Littman-Sharp Robert Murray Geoff Noonan Alan Ogborne Robin Room Wayne Skinner Randy Stinchfield William Thompson Tony Toneatto Nigel Turner Rachel Volberg Keith Whyte Harold Wynne Graphic Designer Mara Korkola HTML Markup Alan Tang Copyeditors Kelly Lamorie Megan Macdonald Copyright © 2020 | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Journal Information
Journal ID (publisher-id): jgi
ISSN: 1910-7595
Publisher: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Article Information
© 1999-2000 The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Publication date: March 2000
Publisher Id: jgi.2000.1.4
DOI: 10.4309/jgi.2000.1.4
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Editor-in-chief: Nigel E. Turner, Ph.D.
Managing Editor: Vivien Rekkas, Ph.D. (contact)
Welcoming Remarks
Statement of Purpose