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Online Interventions for the Treatment of Problem Gambling

Explore the effectiveness of internet interventions for problem gambling. Dr. Sally Gainsbury discusses less intensive yet effective treatments utilizing internet platforms. Advantages include convenience, cost-effectiveness, and tailored feedback. Features such as interactive tools and peer support make it accessible and private. Implementation challenges like ongoing evaluation and referrals are also addressed, highlighting potential success as an adjunct to traditional methods. Acknowledgments to supporting institutions and researcher contact details provided for further information. (Word count: 73)

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Online Interventions for the Treatment of Problem Gambling

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  1. Online Interventions for the Treatment of Problem Gambling Dr. Sally Gainsbury Southern Cross University 8th European Conference on Gambling Studies and Policy Issues Vienna 14-17 September, 2010

  2. New Treatments Needed The nature of gambling is changing The majority of problem gamblers (>90%) do not seek treatment Less intensive interventions may be effective

  3. Internet Interventions for Problem Gambling Brief Self-guided Educational Practical Interactive Tailored feedback Peer-support Empirically-supported

  4. Advantages of Internet Interventions Increasing comfort with Internet Accessibility Convenient Self-set pace Shared/stepped-care treatment Cost-effective Privacy Easily modifiable

  5. Features of Internet Interventions Registration Screening and feedback

  6. Tailored normative feedback Useful May reduce gambling among problem gamblers Wood & Williams (2009)

  7. Features of Internet Interventions Registration Screening and feedback Tailored content Behavioural tools Interactive educational material Motivational component Peer-support

  8. Issues for Implementation Ongoing evaluation Appropriate referrals Jurisdictional considerations Appropriate promotion Attrition

  9. Conclusions Growing support for Internet interventions Well suited for problem gambling Adjunct to traditional treatment Ongoing research Cost-effective, successful intervention for a large proportion of individuals experiencing gambling-related problems

  10. Acknowledgment The author would like to thank Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre (OPGRC) and Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) for their support of this research

  11. Thank you Dr. Sally Gainsbury Centre for Gambling Education & Research Southern Cross University Email: sally.gainsbury@scu.edu.au Gainsbury, S., & Blaszczynski, A. Online self-guided interventions for the treatment of problem gambling. Manuscript submitted for publication

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