Problem gambling in Europe: extent and preventive efforts

Current market developments, such as the ongoing proliferation of gambling inmost of the European countries and the introduction of new attractive gambling products as well as distribution channels (e.g., internet gambling or betting via mobile phones), suggest an increase in individuals who will engage in commercial gambling activities in the near future. These trends highlight the growing need to develop, implement and evaluate prevention programs to diminish the incidence of gambling-related problems. However, research activities and efforts to introduce evidence-based measures in order to prevent problem/pathological gambling vary considerably around the European countries. For example, in Germany no epidemiological study has been conducted yet to determine the prevalence rate of problem/pathological gambling in the adult population. First comprehensive survey of gambling psychology and gambling regulation across Europe INDICE: Introduction.- Austria.- Belgium.- Czech Republic.- Denmark.- Finland.- France.- Germany.- Great Britain.- Greece.- Hungary.- Iceland.- Italy.- Lithuania.- Malta.- Netherlands.- Norway.- Poland.- Portugal.- Rumania.- Russia.- Spain.- Sweden.- Switzerland.- Turkey.- Summary and Conclusions.

• ISBN: 978-0-387-09485-4
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 500
• Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés