Bibliography

Articles

Scherrer, JF, Xian, H, Shah, KR, Volberg, RA, Slutske, W & Eisen, SA. Influence of genes, environment and comorbidity on health-related quality of life among problem and pathological gamblers. Archives of General Psychiatry 62: 677-683, 2005.

Abbott, MW, Williams, M & Volberg, RA. A prospective study of problem and regular non-problem gamblers living in the community. Substance Use and Misuse 39 (6): 855-884, 2004.

Abbott, MW, Volberg, RA & Rönnberg, S. Comparing the New Zealand and Swedish national surveys of gambling and problem gambling. Journal of Gambling Studies 20: 237-258, 2004.

Gerstein, DR, Volberg, RA, Harwood, HJ, Christiansen, EM. Assessing the costs of 'addicted' gamblers. Managerial and Decision Economics 25: 201-203, 2004.

Volberg, RA. Fifteen years of prevalence research: What do we know? Where do we go? Journal of Gambling Issues 10: Feature Article, 2004. Available at http://www/camh.net/egambling.

Toce-Gerstein, M, Gerstein, DR & Volberg, RA. A hierarchy of gambling disorders in the community. Addiction 98: 1661-1672, 2003.

Toce-Gerstein, M., Gerstein, DR & Volberg, RA. Where to draw the line? Response to comments on 'A hierarchy of gambling disorders in the community. 'Addiction 98: 1678-1679, 2003.

Volberg, RA. Has there been a 'feminization' of gambling and problem gambling in America? Journal of Gambling Issues 8: Feature Article, 2003. Available at http://www/camh.net/egambling.

Volberg, RA & Vales, PA. Estimados de prevalencia sobre el juego patoloógico en Puerto Rico [Prevalence estimates of pathological gambling in Puerto Rico]. Revista Puertorriquea de Psicóloga 13: 71-98, 2002.

Laudet, AB & Volberg, RA. Future directions for research into the psychological determinants of problem gambling patterns. International Gambling Studies 2: 85-100, 2002.

Volberg, RA. The epidemiology of pathological gambling. Psychiatric Annals 32 (3): 171-178, 2002.

Volberg, RA, Abbott, MW, Rönnberg, S & Munck, IM. Prevalence and risks of pathological gambling in Sweden. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica 104 (4): 250-256, 2001.

Volberg, RA, Gerstein, DR, Christiansen, EM, Baldridge, J. Assessing self-reported expenditures on gambling. Managerial and Decision Economics 22 (1-3): 77-96, 2001.

Volberg, RA. The future of gambling in the United Kingdom. British Medical Journal 320: 1556, 2000.

Abbott MW & Volberg RA. A reply to Gambino's 'An epidemiologic note on verification bias: Implications for estimation of rates. Journal of Gambling Studies 15(3): 233-242, 1999.

Volberg, RA. Research methods in the epidemiology of pathological gambling: Development of the field and directions for the future. Anuario de Psicóloga 30 (4): 33-46,1999.

Volberg RA, Toce MT and Gerstein DR. From back room to living room: Public attitudes toward gambling. Public Perspective 10 (5): 8-13,1999.

Polzin PE, Baldridge J, Doyle D, Sylvester JT, Volberg RA & Moore WL. From convenience stores to casinos: Gambling ' Montana style. Montana Business Quarterly 36(4): 2-14,1998.

Volberg RA, Moore WL, Christiansen EM, Cummings WE & Banks SM. Unaffordable losses: Estimating the proportion of gambling revenues derived from problem gamblers. Gaming Law Review 2(4): 349-360, 1998.

Volberg RA. Il gioco d'azzardo negli Stati Uniti: Studi sulla prevalenza del fenomeno [Gambling problems in the United States: Studies on prevalence]. Medicina delle Tossicodipendenze [Italian Journal of the Addictions] 1(18): 23-27,1998.

Volberg RA, Reitzes DC & Boles J. Exploring the links between gambling, problem gambling and self-esteem. Deviant Behavior 18: 321-342,1997.

Volberg RA & Abbott MW. Gambling and problem gambling among indigenous peoples. Substance Use and Misuse 32: 1525-1538,1997.

Volberg RA. Prevalence studies of problem gambling in the United States. Journal of Gambling Studies 12 (2): 111-128, 1996.

Abbott MW & Volberg RA. The New Zealand national survey of problem and pathological gambling. Journal of Gambling Studies 12 (2): 143-160,1996.

Volberg RA, Dickerson MG, Ladouceur R & Abbot MW. Prevalence studies and the development of services for problem gamblers and their families. Journal of Gambling Studies 12 (2): 215-231, 1996.

Smith GJ, Volberg RA & Wynne HJ. Leisure behavior on the edge: Differences between controlled and uncontrolled gambling practices. Society & Leisure 17 (1): 233-248,1994.

Volberg RA & Abbott MW. Lifetime prevalence estimates of pathological gambling in New Zealand. International Journal of Epidemiology 23 (5): 976-983, 1994.

Volberg RA. The prevalence and demographics of pathological gamblers: Implications for public health. American Journal of Public Health 84 (2): 237-241,1994.

Volberg RA & Steadman HJ. Accurately depicting pathological gamblers: Policy and treatment implications. Journal of Gambling Studies 8(4): 401-412,1992.

Volberg RA & Banks SM. A review of two measures of pathological gambling in the United States. Journal of Gambling Studies 6(2): 153-163,1990.

Volberg RA & Steadman HJ. Prevalence estimates of pathological gambling in New Jersey and Maryland. American Journal of Psychiatry 146 (12): 1618-1619, 1989.

Volberg RA & Steadman HJ. Refining prevalence estimates of pathological gambling. American Journal of Psychiatry 145 (1): 502-505, 1988.

Books & Book Chapters

Volberg, RA. Paying the piper: Gambling and problem gambling in America. In Gambling: Who Wins? Who Loses?, Reith, G (ed). Amherst, NY: Prometheus, 2003. (Pp. 221-238).

Volberg, RA. Why pay attention to adolescent gambling? In Reducing Adolescent Risk: Toward an Integrated Approach, Romer, D (ed). New York: Sage, 2003. (Pp. 256-261).

Volberg, RA & Banks, SM. A new approach to understanding gambling and problem gambling in the general population. In The Downside: Problem and Pathological Gambling, Marotta, JJ, Cornelius, JA & Eadington, WR (eds). Reno: Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming, University of Nevada, 2002. Pp. 309-323).

Volberg, RA. When the Chips are Down: Problem Gambling in America. New York: The Century Foundation, 2001.

Volberg, RA. Assessing problem and pathological gambling: A methodological review. In Gambling in Canada: The Bottom Line, CS Campbell (ed). Vancouver: Simon Fraser University Press, 1994. (Pp. 137146).

Volberg, RA & Steadman, HJ. Policy implications of prevalence estimates of pathological gambling. In Compulsive Gambling: Theory, Research and Practice, HJ Shaffer, SA Stein, B Gambino & TN Cummings (eds). (Pp. 163174). Boston: Lexington Books, 1989.

Research Reports (1996-2005)

Volberg, RA. (2005). Problem Gambling Screening and Assessment: Literature Review. Auckland, NZ: Gambling Research Centre, Auckland University of Technology.

Volberg, RA. (2005). Minimizing Gambling Problems in Arizona. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona Department of Gaming.

Volberg, RA, Rugle, L, Rosenthal, R & Fong, T. (2005). Situational Assessment of Problem Gambling Services in California. Sacramento, CA: Office of Problem Gambling, California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs.

Abbott, MW, Volberg, RA, Bellringer, M & Reith, G. (2004). A Review of Research on Aspects of Problem Gambling. London: Responsibility in Gambling Trust.

Volberg, RA & McNeilly, D. (2004). Gambling and Problem Gambling Among Seniors in Florida. Maitland, FL: Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling.

Volberg, RA. (2003). Gambling and Problem Gambling in Arizona. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona Lottery.

Ipsos Reid & Volberg, RA. (2003). Gambling and Problem Gambling in British Columbia: Results from Three Surveys, 1993 to 2003. Victoria, BC: British Columbia Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

Volberg, RA. (2002). Gambling and Problem Gambling Among Adolescents in Nevada. Carson City, NV: Nevada Department of Human Resources.

Volberg, RA. (2002). Measures to Track Gambling Rates, Behaviors and Related Factors. Washongton, DC: Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Volberg, RA. (2002). Gambling and Problem Gambling in Nevada. Carson City, NV: Nevada Department of Human Resources.

Volberg, RA. (2001). Changes in Gambling and Problem Gambling in Oregon: Results from a Replication Study, 1997 to 2000. Salem, OR: Oregon Gambling Addiction Treatment Foundation.

Volberg, RA. (2001). Gambling and Problem Gambling in North Dakota: A Replication Study, 1992 to 2000. Bismarck, ND: Office of the Governor.

Volberg, RA. (2000). Quick Draw Players in New York State: A Comparison of Data from 1996 and 1999. Albany, NY: New York State Office of Mental Health.

Volberg, RA & Moore, WL. (1999). Gambling and Problem Gambling Among Adolescents in Washington State: A Six-Year Replication Study, 1993 to 1999. Olympia, WA: Washington State Lottery.

Gerstein, DR, Volberg, RA, Murphy, S., Toce, M et al. (1999). Gambling Impact and Behavior Study: Report to the National Gambling Impact Study Commission. Chicago, IL: National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago.

Volberg, RA & Moore, WL. (1999). Gambling and Problem Gambling in Washington State: A Six-Year Replication Study, 1992 to 1998. Olympia, WA: Washington State Lottery.

Volberg, RA & Moore, WL. (1999). Appendix D: Gambling and Problem Gambling in Louisiana: A Replication Study, 1995 to 1998. In Gambling in Louisiana: A Benefit/Cost Analysis, Ryan, TP & Speyrer, JF (eds). Baton Rouge, LA: Louisiana Gaming Control Board.

Polzin, PE, Baldridge, J, Doyle, D, Sylvester, JT, R. A. Volberg, RA & Moore, WL. (1998). Final Report to the Montana Gambling Study Commission on the Economic and Social Impacts of Legal Gambling in Montana. Helena, MT: Montana Legislative Services Division.

Volberg, RA. (1998). Methodological Issues in Research on Problem Gambling. Washington, DC: National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences.

Volberg, RA. (1998). Gambling and Problem Gambling Among Adolescents in New York. Albany, NY: New York Council on Problem Gambling.

Volberg, RA & Vales, PA. (1998). Gambling and Problem Gambling in Puerto Rico [Juegos de Azar y el Problema de Juego en Puerto Rico]. San Juan, PR: Puerto Rico Treasury Department.

Volberg, RA. (1997). Gambling and Problem Gambling in Oregon. Salem, OR: Oregon Addiction Treatment Foundation.

Volberg, RA. (1997). Gambling and Problem Gambling in Colorado. Denver, CO: Colorado Department of Revenue.

Volberg, RA. (1997). Gambling and Problem Gambling in Mississippi. Report to the Mississippi Council on Compulsive Gambling. Social Research Report Series 97-1. Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University.

Volberg, RA. (1996). Gambling and Problem Gambling in New York: A 10-Year Replication Survey, 1986 to 1996. Albany, NY: New York Council on Problem Gambling.