Compulsive Gambling

Synopsis

A short drama illustrating the characteristics of the compulsive gambler, and showing how family life is put under stress and risk by this condition; teaching points are illustrated by a summing up section.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 23 min.

Year of production

1982

Availability

Out of Distribution

Uses

Medical students, nursing staff, social workers.

Subjects

Social welfare

Keywords

compulsive behaviour; gambling

Credits

Producer

John Webster

Writer

Michael Paul

Cast

C P Seager

Sponsor

Name

University of Sheffield, Department of Psychiatry

Distributor

Name

University of Sheffield Learning & Teaching Services

Web

http://onlineshop.shef.ac.uk/browse/category.asp?compid=1&modid=1&catid=114 External site opens in new window

Phone

0114 22 20401

Address

New Spring House (Ground Floor)
231 Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 2GW
United Kingdom

Notes

LeTS holds a back catalogue of high quality educational video programmes it has produced, all of which are available in DVD format. The 100+ titles cover most academic subject areas and contain valuable sequences in the form of animations and demonstrations. The DVDs are available to purchse from the university’s online store.