The Social and Financial Costs of Problem and Pathological Gambling (IN: Gambling in Canada: a Report by the National Council of Welfare, Winter 1996)

This pamphlet describes the social & financial repercussions of problem gamblers. Evidence is presented that problem gamblers are at higher risk for other addictions, psychiatric & physical disorders, & suicide. 1 study presented found that 26.8% of pathological gamblers attempted suicide. Another study found that 48% of Gamblers Anonymous members considered suicide while 13% attempted it. Children of problem gamblers are 2 times more likely to attempt suicide. The impact of problem gambling on the workplace, family, & crime is also discussed. (35 refs) (SC)