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Gamblers sought for new study

Department of Pyschology Masters student Ms Lyn Evans
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Wednesday, 3 April 2002

PROBLEM gamblers who have sought help for their addiction are needed for a new University of 亚洲色吧 study.

The study is being conducted by Department of Psychology Masters student Ms Lyn Evans, who says it aims to examine why problem gamblers seek help, with a view to possibly decreasing the large percentage of problem gamblers who do not request assistance.

Currently, 21% of South Australians who have a gambling problem think about seeking help, and only one-third of those actually go ahead and request it.

"Problem gamblers only usually seek help at the time of a crisis, like a family or relationship breakdown, financial ruin, and health problems including contemplating suicide," Ms Evans said.

"With this study, I'm hoping to talk to as many problem gamblers as I can who have sought help, and with the findings, possibly make it easier for othe