We raise awareness of the risks and harms gambling can cause in local communities − not only for individuals, but for communities as a whole.
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OUR LOSS illuminates the far-reaching impacts of gambling in Nova Scotia, drawing from the genuine experiences of local people.
We explore how gambling affects institutions, business, youth, families, and individuals. We examine the hidden costs that gambling imposes on our communities, particularly in terms of health and social stability. And we challenge the myth that gambling has economic benefits.
Gambling Risk Informed Nova Scotia (GRINS) wants the province to be a healthy, resilient place where people can thrive and flourish in communities free from gambling harms.
Gambling is legal, but it is not harmless. Gambling can lead to increases in bankruptcies, domestic violence, embezzlement, and even suicide. And there is a ripple effect. Millions of dollars in income that could have been spent in local businesses leave our communities each year. Donating to charities has changed into gambling– we give because we have the “chance” of winning back more than we gave. We pay more in taxes to cover the costs of increased needs for mental health, addictions and social services.
Gambling harms are felt by all of us as citizens, and especially by those of us who are particularly vulnerable such as youth and seniors.
WHAT ARE THE RISKS?
Discover some of the individual and community risks of gambling, and how there can easily be a domino effect.
HOW GAMBLING MANIPULATES US
Learn about the intentionally manipulative design of gambling practices.
CURRENT PROJECTS
Find out what GRINS is currently working on and how you can support the project or participate.