Gambling and Problem Gambling in Canada in 2018: Prevalence and Changes Since 2002: Le Jeu et le Jeu Probl ématique au Canada en 2018 : Prévalence et Changements Depuis 2002.

CONCLUSIONS: Gambling and problem gambling have both decreased in Canada from 2002 to 2018 although the provincial patterns are quite similar between the 2 time periods. Several mechanisms have likely collectively contributed to these declines. Decreases have also been reported in several other Western countries in recent years and have occurred despite the expansion of legal gambling opportunities, suggesting a degree of inoculation or adaptation in the population.
PMID: 33353387 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Canadian Journal of Psychiatry - December 23, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Williams RJ, Leonard CA, Belanger YD, Christensen DR, El-Guebaly N, Hodgins DC, McGrath DS, Nicoll F, Stevens RMG Tags: Can J Psychiatry Source Type: research