Addiction
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Definitions and Scope
Target Population: [name of target group]
Gambling Prevalence Survey (NCPG, 2011): -pathological (1.4%) and problem gambling (1.2%) -heavier gambling among small group of low-income gamblers, frequent gamblers.
Effects on gambling on family: MCYS commissioned study on problem gaming (2010) -family suffered -family can also help, they know that their loved ones may need help and if family accompany to counselling and therapy sessions
Client Segments
[Eg. For at risk youth, some could have behavioural problems and be beyond parental control. Others could merely be disengaged and bored in school. Because it seems like different engagement strategies can be customized to these sub-types, it may make sense to segmentize.]
Size of Target Population
[Size of the universe (size of total potential need/demand for services)] [Size of expressed need (those receiving services and on waitlist)]
Desired impact for target group
[If we have no conception of what counts as a ‘good death’, ‘social inclusion’, ‘engaged youth’ , then it would not be possible to determine whether our policies and services are performing well]
Needs of Problem Gamblers
Many studies find out problems and trends but are low on intervention and solutioning except in broad strokes Eg Samson Tse (HK) and Hong Song-Ie (NUS): Gambling in Later Life -some older adults think it is a way to earn moneytherefore educate on financial planning skills -some older adults gamble to socialisetherefore provide other forms of civic engagement or work opportunities -certain forms of gambling popular among older adults therefore improve awareness of the harms of these forms of gambling -awareness of problem gambling low, and mainly through TV therefore use more TV campaigns
Need for [ insert description ]
Existing Resources
Gaps and Their Causes
Possible Solutions
Need for prevention and public education
Perception, attitudes, awareness; prevalence and impact studies (NCPG, MCYS) They track changes in perceptions and attitudes and awareness of problem gambling towards gambling (2006 is baseline) to guide awareness initiatives
Existing Resources
-eg piggy bank girl ad. -For seniors: Senior gambling ambassadors who are spreading the word at community events. -For youth: Gambling Prevention Roadshows (MCYS organized in 2007-8) [findings: youth gambling not visible and perceived not to be a high priority problem] -family of gambler also needs help: interventions also to inner circle of friends, extended network (the problem gambling campaign targeted at this in 2012); also Getai shows that publicised responsible gambling.
For overview of preventive measures (Alex Blaczcynski keynote that NCPG invited for 2012)
Gaps and Their Causes
Possible Solutions
Need for professional medical treatment
Existing Resources
-NAMS -IMH -they have psychoeducation, psychoeducation & support programmes (eg GAME-Family, 8 weeks), individual counselling, family therapy
Gaps and Their Causes
Possible Solutions
Need for Regulation and enforcement
Existing Resources
MHA
CRA
See ‘National Framework to Address Problem Gambling’ (from Adrian Sim, NCPG)
Gaps and Their Causes
Possible Solutions
Need for rehabilitation and support in community
Existing Resources
-Designated centre for problem gamblers and their families (family and debt counselling) THKFSC@ Tanjong Pagar -Legal and financial advisory services (LFAS): AMKFSCs (3 branches); Hougang Sheng Hong, Thy Hua Kwan Problem Gambling Recovery Centre. [Also toolkits for caseworkers (that Law Society Pro Bono Services helped)] -37 FSCs -Others: Ray of Hope, One Hope, We Care -Gamblers Anonymous (Gam-Anon) at We-Care Drip-in Centre (Tiong Bahru) -Helpline NAMS of IMH and THK
Gaps and Their Causes
Dr Jeffrey Derevensky – McGill (International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviours) -Normalization of gambling, even glamorization -Adolescence prevalence studies -They also have mistaken beliefs about gambling, influenced by ads -various preventive measures and programs, such as prevention workshops; responsible design & advertising; parent initiatives and awareness; internet blocking software; standards for gambling companies
Possible Solutions
Resource Directory
National Council on Problem Gambling
Thy Hua Kwan Problem Gambling Recovery Centre
Insert web link
others?Ray of Hope, One Hope, We Care
WE CARE Community Services
Singapore Anti-Narcotic Associaton