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A list of research funded by OPGRC through a Level III or IV award (funding maximum of $180,000 and $150,000 a year for 3 years) granted since the year 2000 is available below. Funded research is listed according to the year the award was granted.
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| ID | Investigators | Title | Institution | Award Type | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2663 |
Laura J. Summerfeldt James Parker |
Gambling Behavior of Adolescents with Learning Disorders (In Progress) | Trent University | Level III | $102,888 |
| 2715 |
Lorne Tepperman Patrizia Albanese |
The Intergenerational Transmission of Problem Gambling: A Sociological Approach (In Progress) | University of Toronto | Level III | $208,832 |
| 2743 |
A. Strafella Anthony E Lang Janis M. Miyasaki Mateusz Zurowski |
Do neurochemical abnormalities in the prefrontal cortex contribute to pathological gambling in Parkinson’s Disease ? (In Progress) | University of Toronto | Level III | $210,000 |
| 2745 |
Abby Goldstein Sherry Stewart Peter Hoaken Gordon L Flett |
Mood, Motives, and Gambling in Young Adults: An Examination of Within- and Between-Person Variations Using Experience Sampling (In Progress) | University of Toronto | Level III | $96,932 |
| 2748 |
Michael Dixon Kevin Harrigan Jonathan Fugelsang, PhD Karen Collins |
Psychophysical and psychological responses to the sights, sounds and payback percentages of slot machines. (In Progress) | University of Waterloo | Level III | $195,362 |
| ID | Investigators | Title | Institution | Award Type | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2627 |
Michael Dixon Kevin Harrigan |
Psychophysical Investigations of Wins, Losses and Near Misses in Problem Gambling. (In Progress) | University of Waterloo | Level III | $134,133 |
| 2632 |
James Kennedy Daniela S. S. Lobo |
Investigation of Selected Signalling System Genes in Pathological Gambling (In Progress) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level III | $196,609 |
| 2639 |
John Stead Michael Wohl Kimberly Matheson Hymie Anisman |
Genetic analysis of the endophenotypes of impulsivity and reward dependence in pathological gambling (In Progress) | Carleton University | Level IV | $538,549 |
| 2641 |
Lia Nower Alex Blaszczynski |
Validating the Pathways Model Questionnaire (In Progress) | Rutgers University | Level IV | $536,772 |
| 2642 |
Martin Zack Isabelle Boileau Stephen Kish Jerry Warsh Sylvain Houle |
A Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Study of Brain Dopamine Function in Pathological Gamblers (In Progress) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level III | $210,000 |
| ID | Investigators | Title | Institution | Award Type | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2446 |
Scott B. Maitland Jamie Wiebe Edward Adlaf Jeffrey Jensen Arnett Adam Davey Jeffrey Derevensky |
Developmental Transitions and the Impact of Gambling in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: Establishing the Baseline (Completed) | University of Guelph | Level III | $174,156 |
| 2487 |
John Cunningham David Hodgins Tony Toneatto |
A personalized feedback intervention for problem gamblers (In Progress) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level IV | $540,000 |
| 2497 |
Tony Toneatto Adam S. Goodie Martin Zack Kirk Warren Brown W. Keith Campbell Chad E. Lakey |
The Role of Mindfulness in the Frequency and Intensity of Gambling in Level 2 and Pathological Gamblers (In Progress) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level III | $207,976 |
| 2500 |
Robert Williams Rachel Volberg |
Best Practises in the Population Assessment of Problem Gambling (Completed) | Williams and Associates | Level IV | $308,000 |
| 2506 |
David Ledgerwood Leslie Lundahl Ron Frisch Nick Rupcich |
Executive Functioning in Pathological Gamblers and Healthy Controls (Completed) | Addiction Counselling Services of Peel | Level III | $194,708 |
| 2510 |
Nigel Turner Denise Preston |
Problem gambling inside & out: The assessment of community and institutional problem gambling in the Canadian correctional system (In Progress) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level IV | $450,404 |
| ID | Investigators | Title | Institution | Award Type | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2387 |
Joseph Tindale Joan E. Norris |
Gambling among intergenerational and multi-ethnic families (In Progress) | University of Guelph | Level IV | $196,939 |
| 2388 |
Lia Nower Alex Blaszczynski |
Examining the Pathways Model in Adults: From Theory to Evaluation (Completed) | Rutgers University | Level III | $131,933 |
| 2389 |
Keith Horton Nigel Turner Roger Horbay |
Do Weighted Reels On a Slot Machine Distort a Gambler's Judgement of Probability? The Effect of Near Misses. (Completed) | Wilfrid Laurier University | Level III | $58,900 |
| 2442 |
Antonio Strafella Janis M. Miyasaki Anthony E Lang |
Problem Gambling in Parkinson Disease – A Human Model of Dopamine Dysregulation (Completed) | University of Toronto | Level III | $209,040 |
| 2459 |
David Korn Lisa Najavits |
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Gambling (Completed) | University of Toronto | Level III | $200,212 |
| ID | Investigators | Title | Institution | Award Type | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2330 |
John Cunningham David Hodgins Tony Toneatto |
Barriers to Treatment for Problem Gamblers in Ontario (Completed) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level III | $208,200 |
| 2334 |
Rina Gupta Lia Nower Jeffrey Derevensky Alex Blaszczynski |
Problem Gambling in Adolescents: An Examination of the Pathways Model (Completed) | McGill University | Level III | $202,500 |
| 2336 |
Lorne Korman Tony Toneatto Jane Collins Emily Cripps |
Randomized Control Trial of an Integrated Treatment for Concurrent Gambling and Anger Problems (In Progress) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level IV | $535,500 |
| 2340 |
Rina Gupta Jeffrey Derevensky N Will Shead Lia Nower Lana Pratt |
Binging Behaviour in Youth: An Exploratory Study Across Addictions (Completed) | McGill University | Level IV | $202,500 |
| 2343 |
Karen Finlay Harvey H. C. Marmurek Jane Londerville Vinay Kanetkar David Kranes |
A Multi-Model Study of Psychological Restoration and Irresponsible Gambling in Playground and Gaming Casino Designs (Completed) | University of Guelph | Level IV | $530,460 |
| 2345 |
Michael Wohl Hymie Anisman Kimberly Matheson |
Appraisals and Expectancies in Relation to the Evolution and Cessation of Gambling Behaviours Among Young Adults (Completed) | Carleton University | Level IV | $434,976 |
| 2348 |
David Korn Jennifer Reynolds Tim Hurson |
Commercial Gambling Advertising: Understanding the Youth Connection (Completed) | University of Toronto | Level III | $169,071 |
| 2368 |
Sidney Kennedy Roger McIntyre Claire O'Donovan Roumen Milev Jean-Michel Le Mellédo Jean-Claude Bisserbe Mark Zimmerman |
Frequency and correlates of gambling problems in depressed, anxiety disordered and biopolar outpatientns (Completed) | Mood Disorders Society of Canada | Level III | $208,950 |
| 2386 |
Karen Finlay Harvey Marmurek Vinay Kanetkar Jane Londerville |
Effects of Slot Machine Characteristics on Problem Gambling Behaviour (Completed) | University of Guelph | Level III | $167,700 |
| ID | Investigators | Title | Institution | Award Type | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2180 |
James Parker Dr. Sohail Khattak |
Pathological Gambling and Addiction Related Problems in an Adolescent Clinical Sample (Completed) | Trent University | Level III | $168,213 |
| 2182 |
Michael Bagby Peter Farvolden Arun Ravindran Jonathan Oakman Tony Toneatto Stephen Sokolov |
The Spectrum of Depressive Disorders and Pathological Gambling (Completed) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level IV | $524,417 |
| 2210 |
Joan E. Norris Joseph Tindale |
The Meaning of Gambling among Ontario Seniors in Small and Rural Communities (Completed) | University of Guelph | Level III | $153,000 |
| 2212 |
Michael Wohl Hymie Anisman Kimberly Matheson Matthew Young |
Personal Luck, Outcome Expectancies, and Subjective Appraisals as Predictors of Health and Readiness to Seek Treatment among Young Adults (Completed) | Carleton University | Level III | $197,310 |
| 2214 |
Tony Toneatto Nigel Turner Martin Zack Peter Farvolden Goldie Millar Michael Bagby |
The Heterogeneity of Problem Gambling: An Analysis of Gambling Sub-Types (Completed) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level III | $210,000 |
| 2215 |
Martin Zack Constantine Poulos |
Preclinical Investigation of the Glutamate Enhancer, Modafinil as a Potential Medication for Problem Gamblers: Assessment of Differential Drug Responsiveness as a Function of Impulsivity and Boredom Proneness (Completed) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level III | $162,636 |
| 2218 |
Peter Ferentzy Wayne Skinner Paul Antze |
Approaches to Recovery In Gamblers Anonymous (Completed) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level III | $151,408 |
| 2219 |
Sherry Stewart Joel Katz Pamela Loba Anne-Marie Wall |
Gambling Behaviour Among Undergraduate Students: Understanding the Role of Motives, Affect Regulation, and Cognition (Completed) | Dalhousie University | Level III | $176,880 |
| 2220 |
Nigel Turner Denise Preston Crystal Saunders Steve McAvoy Umesh Jain |
Problem Gambling in Canadian Federal Offenders: Prevalence, Comorbidity, and Correlates (Completed) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level III | $206,440 |
| 2271 |
Lorne Tepperman David Korn Jennifer Reynolds |
Partner Influences on Responsible Gambling (Completed) | University of Toronto | Level III | $192,581 |
| 2285 |
Robert Wood Robert Williams |
Internet Gambling: Prevalence, Patterns, Problems, and Policy Options (Completed) | University of Lethbridge | Level IV | $478,789 |
| ID | Investigators | Title | Institution | Award Type | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1043 |
Jamie Wiebe Phil Mun Nadine Kauffman |
Gambling and Problem Gambling in Ontario 2005 (Completed) | Responsible Gambling Council (Ontario) | Level III | $210,000 |
| 1046 |
Robert Ladouceur Stella Lachance Patricia-Maude Fournier |
Is Control a Viable Goal in the Treatment of Pathological Gambling? (Completed) | Universite Laval | Level IV | $531,168 |
| 1051 |
James Kennedy Nigel Turner Alessio Squassina Pierandrea Muglia Umesh Jain Daniela S. S. Lobo |
Candidate Gene Studies in Problem Gambling (Completed) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level IV | $358,800 |
| 1056 |
Jamie Wiebe Phil Mun Jon Kelly |
A Social Marketing Approach toTelecounselling for Problem Gambling (Completed) | Responsible Gaming Council - Ontario | Level III | $168,000 |
| 2145 |
Harold Wynne John McCready |
Phase II Addressing Problem Gambling in Eight Toronto and Windsor/Essex County Ethnic Communities (Completed) | Wynne Resources | Level III | $100,000 |
| 2173 |
Bonnie Lee Martin Rovers Lynne MacLean |
Training Counsellors in Congruence Couple Therapy: A Controlled Evaluation Study (Completed) | University of Ottawa | Level III | $210,000 |
| 2175 |
Karen Finlay Harvey Marmurek Vinay Kanetkar Jane Londerville |
The Contribution of Casino Design to Problem Gambling (Completed) | University of Guelph | Level III | $184,560 |
| 2177 |
Andrew Dane Kelli-an Lawrance Jeffrey Derevensky Jennifer McPhee Lisa Root Lisa Panetta |
Preventing Youth Problem Gambling and High-Risk Behaviour: A Longitudinal Study of Parenting as a Protective Factor (Completed) | Brock University | Level IV | $360,000 |
| ID | Investigators | Title | Institution | Award Type | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 |
Peter Ferentzy Wayne Skinner Paul Antze |
Exploring Mutual Aid Pathways to Recovery from Gambling Problems (Completed) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level III | $152,132 |
| 116 |
Martin Zack Constantine Poulos |
Dampening Effects of a Dopamine Antagonist on Motivation to Gamble and Gambling Related Semantic Networks in Problem Gamblers (Completed) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level III | $156,446 |
| 120 |
Nigel Turner Umesh Jain Warren Spence Tony Toneatto |
A Controlled Study to Evaluate the Effects of Acupuncture on Gambling Behaviour and Anxiety in Pathological Gamblers (Completed) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level III | $202,285 |
| 123 |
Kelli-an Lawrance Andrew Dane John Yardley Lisa Root Jennifer McPhee Bob Canham |
Discontinuation of Gambling: Adolescent At-Risk and Problem Gamblers in Three Stages of Change (Completed) | Brock University | Level III | $170,359 |
| 124 |
Andrew Dane Jeffrey Derevensky Jennifer McPhee Lisa Root |
Parental Socialization of Youth Gambling (Completed) | Brock University | Level III | $193,072 |
| 125 |
David Korn Tim Hurson Jennifer Reynolds |
Commercial Gambling Advertising: Possible Impact on Youth Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs and Behavioural Intentions (Completed) | University of Toronto | Level III | $82,584 |
| 132 |
Jill Oakes Cheryl Currie David Courtney Cheryl Koster |
Gambling and Problem Gambling In Aboriginal Communities (Completed) | University of Manitoba | Level III | $177,718 |
| 135 |
Pierandrea Muglia James Kennedy Umesh Jain Nigel Turner |
Identification of Genetic Risk Factors for Pathological Gambling (Completed) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level III | $209,700 |
| 1008 |
Sherry Stewart Anne-Marie Wall |
Mood Priming of Reward and Relief Gambling Expectancies in Different Subtypes of Gamblers (Completed) | Dalhousie University | Level III | $174,959 |
| 1013 |
Brian Rush Edward Adlaf Scott Veldhuizen Larry Corea Susan Vincent |
Assessing the Geo-Spatial Association in Ontario Between the Availability of Gambling Venues, the Prevalence of Problem Gambling, Help Seeking and Tretment Availability: A Knowledge Transfer Strategy (Completed) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level IV | $233,064 |
| 1016 |
David Hodgins Tony Toneatto Shawn Currie Gillian Currie |
A Randomized Clinical Trial of Minimal and Brief Treatment for Pathological Gamblers - Developing Effective Treatment Systems (Completed) | University of Calgary | Level IV | $188,271 |
| 1060 |
Harold Wynne John McCready |
Examining Gambling and Problem Gambling in Ontario Aboriginal Communities (Completed) | Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centre | Level III | $500,000 |
| ID | Investigators | Title | Institution | Award Type | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 |
Edward Adlaf Nigel Turner |
Schools, Students and Adolescent Gambling in Ontario (Completed) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level III | $53,145 |
| 78 |
Robert Williams Robert Wood |
The Demographics of Ontario Gaming Revenue (Completed) | University of Lethbridge | Level III | $170,396 |
| 79 |
Luc Pelletier Céline Blanchard Marilyn Keyes |
An Investigation of the Factors Leading to Successful and Unsuccessful Regulation of Gambling Activities (Completed) | University of Ottawa | Level III | $132,542 |
| 81 |
Arun Ravindran John Telner |
Effects of Medication and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Alone and In Combination, On Pathological Gambling (Completed) | Royal Ottawa Health Care Group | Level III | $210,000 |
| 89 |
David Korn Martha Murray |
Gambling Policies in Intercollegiate Athletics (Completed) | University of Toronto | Level III | $86,163 |
| 90 |
Nigel Turner Keith Horton Barry Fritz |
Implicit Learning and Problem Gambling: Is There a Connection? (Completed) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level III | $101,650 |
| 92 |
Jamie Wiebe Brian Cox Agata Falkowski-Ham |
Psychological and Social Factors Associated with Problem Gambling in Ontario: A One Year Follow-up Study (Completed) | Responsible Gaming Council - Ontario | Level III | $84,600 |
| 93 |
Karen Finlay Vinay Kanetkar Jane Londerville Harvey H. C. Marmurek |
The Physical and Psychological Measurement of Gambling Environments (Completed) | University of Guelph | Level III | $126,635 |
| 96 |
Lorne Korman Jane Collins Shelley McMain Wayne Skinner Tony Toneatto |
Concurrent Gambling, Substance Use and Anger: Development of a Brief Integrated Treatment (Completed) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level III | $209,400 |
| 98 |
Laurie Dickson Jeffrey Derevensky Rina Gupta |
Youth Gambling Problems: The Identification of Risk and Protective Factors (Completed) | McGill University | Level III | $170,236 |
| 99 |
Robert Ladouceur Francine Ferland Christiane Poulin Frank Vitaro Jamie Wiebe |
Concordance between the SOGS-RA and the DSM-IV Criteria for Pathological Gambling among Youth (Completed) | Universite Laval | Level III | $207,038 |
| 100 |
Michael Bagby Peter Farvolden Tony Toneatto Jonathan Oakman |
Personality and Cognitive Vulnerability in Problem Gambling (Completed) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level III | $196,132 |
| ID | Investigators | Title | Institution | Award Type | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Karen Hardoon Jeffrey Derevensky Rina Gupta |
An Examination of the influence of familial, emotional, conduct and cognitive problems, and hyperactivity upon adolescent gambling problems (Completed) | R & J Child Development Consultants, Inc. | Level III | $123,700 |
| 3 |
David Hodgins Tony Toneatto Karyn Makarchuk Susan Vincent Wayne Skinner |
Minimal Treatment Approaches for Concerned Significant Others of Problem Gamblers (Completed) | University of Calgary & Addiction Centre | Level III | $274,334 |
| 6 |
Gerald Adams Anne-Marie Cantwell Leo Keating Keith Horton Rosanne Menna Ann Marie Guilmette |
Identity Formation Among University Students and Gambling Behavior: Predictions From Identity Theory Regarding Escaping the Self (Completed) | University of Guelph | Level III | $168,960 |
| 10 |
Jamie Wiebe Eric Single Agata Falkowski-Ham Phil Mun |
Gambling and Problem Gambling Among Older Adults in Ontario (Completed) | Responsible Gaming Council - Ontario | Level III | $145,476 |
| 18 |
John Macdonald Nigel Turner Matthew Somerset |
Life Skills, Mathematical Reasoning and Critical Thinking: Curriculum for the Prevention of Problem Gambling (Completed) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level III | $197,328 |
| 19 |
Ron Frisch Julie Fraser Richard Govoni |
The Development of a Seniors' Problem Gambling Screen (Completed) | University of Windsor | Level III | $187,380 |
| 24 |
Jamie Wiebe Eric Single Agata Falkowski-Ham |
Measuring Gambling and Problem Gambling in Ontario (Completed) | University of Toronto | Level III | $209,187 |
| 25 |
Jane Collins Wayne Skinner Tony Toneatto |
Beyond Assessment: The Impact of Comorbidity of Pathological Gambling, Psychiatric Disorders and Substance Use Disorders on Treatment Course and Outcomes (Completed) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level III | $98,640 |
| 27 |
Tony Toneatto |
A Controlled Evaluation of Cognitive Therapy for Problem Gambling (Completed) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level III | $160,514 |
| 30 |
Martin Zack Sherry Stewart Raymond Klein Pamela Loba Fofo Fragopoulos |
Contingent Gambling-Drinking Patterns and Problem Drinker Status Moderate Implicit Gambling-Alcohol Associations in Problem Gamblers (Completed) | Dalhousie University | Level III | $169,872 |
| 36 |
Umesh Jain Nigel Turner Pierandrea Muglia Warren Spence |
Special Problems in Gambling: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Pathways to Problem Gambling (Completed) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level III | $160,028 |
| 37 |
Kelli-an Lawrance John Yardley Lisa Root Bob Canham Jennifer McPhee |
Onset, Maintenance and Discontinuation of Youth Gambling: Theory Development (Completed) | Brock University | Level III | $200,135 |
| 45 |
Lorne Tepperman David Korn |
At Home with Gambling (Completed) | University of Toronto | Level III | $209,974 |
| 53 |
Tony Toneatto Bruna Brands David Sinclair Peter Selby |
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Train of Naltrexone in the Treatment of Concurrent Alcohol Dependence and Pathological Gambling (Completed) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Level III | $210,000 |
| 56 |
Ruth Berry Cheryl Fraehlich Sheila Toderian |
Women's Experiences of Gambling and Problem Gambling (Completed) | University of Manitoba | Level III | $123,898 |
| 64 |
Jamie Wiebe Agata Falkowski-Ham Julie Look Tricia Benn Michelle Craig |
Understanding the Audience - the key to Preventing Youth Gambling Problems (Completed) | Responsible Gaming Council - Ontario | Level III | $197,160 |
| 72 |
Raymond LeBlanc Joan Rosenberg Richard Maclure David Smith Maria Cuffaro Rosemary Barrett |
Women and gambling through a feminist lens: An in-depth study of the psychosocial realities of problem gamblers (Completed) | University of Ottawa | Level III | $194,494 |
| 1019 |
Harold Wynne |
Addressing Problem Gambling in Toronto and Windsor/Essex County Ethnic Communities (Completed) | COSTI Immigrant Services | Level III | $600,000 |