Definition:
A set of values that indicate the client's involvement with gambling activities in the 12 months prior to initiation of treatment.
Guide for Use:
Source of these data is typically client self-report, however it may also be obtained from referral documentation or from family members. All information collected is to be confirmed by
the client or by the substitute decision maker. This data element is Mandatory even when the client type is Drug/Alcohol and the Gambling problem is set to No. The MoH wants to know what gambling activities clients are engaging in regardless if they've indicated Gambling as being problematic.
These data are collected at the initiation of services and reflective of the client’s gambling activity engaged in, in the prior 12 months before initiation of treatment. This information is required regardless of whether or not the client has indicated or been identified as having a gambling problem. Each gambling activity the client has participated in is to be identified. For example, a person plays bingo once a month and weekly purchases a Lottery ticket -select Bingo and Lottery tickets.
| Permissible Values |
|---|
| Bingo |
| Slot machines |
| Gaming machines (other than slots) |
| Casino card/table games |
| Non-Casino card/table games |
| Horse races |
| Sports betting |
| Lottery tickets |
| Instant win/scratch tickets |
| Internet gambling |
| Gambling with stock market/real-estate |
| Betting on games of skill |
| Betting on outcome of events |
| Other |
| None |
| Unknown |
Context:
Provides an indication of the type of gambling activities specifically for the client and also non-specifically among those seeking treatment from Ontario's specialized substance abuse and problem gambling treatment providers. Assists in understanding the overlap of substance abuse and problem gambling treatment.
Used in conjunction with other Gambling data elements to identify, monitor, determine and evaluate the patterns, severity and complexity of problem gambling in order to provide for planning and delivery of treatment services specifically for the client and non-specifically for the treatment population across the province. Assists in developing a client and treatment population profile to determine treatment service access and availability and identifying additional or enhanced needs or considerations for this specific client and non-specifically for the treatment population. Used in conjunction with other Gambling data elements to observe, monitor and report the current prevalence of gambling problems within the treatment population.
