Definition:
A basic indication of when the client's gambling problem was identified, in relation to the initiation of treatment by the agency.
Guide for Use:
Information collected for this data element is on the Gambling form. A judgment of treatment agency staff based on information provided by the client at the initiation or during the course of treatment for substance abuse and or problem gambling. For example, the client indicated that they came to the agency specifically for problem gambling treatment. Select 00 - Came to this agency specifically for gambling treatment.
Format:
| Permissible Values |
| Came to agency specifically for gambling treatment |
| Gambling problem surfaced during other treatment |
| Not specified |
| Unknown |
Context:
Is used in conjunction with gambling form data elements to:
- determine the severity and identify complexity, patterns and forms of the gambling issue and the types of treatment required.
- construct a profile, describing the complexity, patterns and forms of gambling issues from the population seeking problem gambling treatment.
- Used to develop client typologies / profiles for service planning and delivery.
