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CHARM
Gambling
Gambling Resources
Effects of Gambling on Life
100

What does CHARM stand for?

Coalition for Harm Reduction at MacEwan

100

What is Gambling? 

Gambling is any activity where money is at risk and the outcome is uncertain

100

List at least 1 tip/trick to help keep your gambling in check

  • Set a deposit limit for online betting accounts and weekly spending limits for casinos.
    • Aim to gamble less than 1% of your monthly income.
  • Set a limit on the time, you will spend gambling.
    • Try to limit gambling to less than 4 days per month.
    • Remind yourself to take regular breaks. 
  • Try to limit your participation in games.
    • Aim to play less than 2 games at a time.
100

Emotionally

  • Feelings of inadequacy, shame, and insecurity
  • Negative self-worth, stress, mental health struggles
200

What is the focus or vision of CHARM? 

The vision of CHARM is to create a supportive campus environment that assists in the reduction of harms associated with high-risk environments and high-risk behaviors.

200

List at least 2 different forms of gambling

  • Lottery or raffle tickets
  • Electronic gambling machines
  • Instant online games
  • Casino table games
  • Bingo
  • Sports betting
200

What is the Alberta Self-Exclusion Act?

A program that allows you to restrict your gambling by excluding yourself from gambling for 6 months to 3 years 



200

Physically 

  • Negative impacts of stress
  • Unhealthy coping mechanisms
300

Who is involved with CHARM? 

CHARM is comprised from staff across multiple MacEwan faculties, who report to their respective superiors.

300

What is Problem Gambling?

Problem gambling occurs when your gambling activity begins to negatively affect your life.

300

Name at least 1 external resource that is available to the public for help regarding Gambling

Alberta Addictions Helpline - 24/7

Canada Suicide Prevention Service

Distress Line Edmonton Region:

Coalition for Harm Reduction at MacEwan (CHARM) Resources 

GamTALK - Online Support for Gambling 

Wellness and Psychological Services - MacEwan 

Gamesense

300

Personal Relationships

  • Isolation from friends and family
  • Dishonesty, disengagement, separation, and rejection
400

Before CHARM was implemented, what issue/topic did MacEwan first focus on? 

MacEwan University became an official member of PEP-AH in 2018, recognizing the importance of supporting students while preventing harm associated with alcohol.

400

List at least 1 indicator or behavior related to Problem Gambling

  • Losing money
  • Your focus in gambling is solely on winning back losses
  • Missing work or school
  • Strained relationships
  • Increased stress levels
  • Increased value of bets
  • Hiding financial statement
400

Financial

  • Loss of savings
  • Inability to financially sustain needs
  • Sustained financial hardship