Our History

Since 1992, researchers and graduate students at the Center have strived to understand the underlying factors related to youth gambling problems. Initially established as the McGill Youth Gambling Research and Treatment Clinic, the Center was involved in research, treatment, as well as the training of researchers and professionals concerned with youth gambling. Over time, the mandate and role of the Centre evolved and research began to focus on multiple high-risk adolescent behaviours. In 2001, McGill University's Senate officially approved the International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors as a McGill University Research Centre. The Centre has grown considerably and has several full time staff, in addition to postdoctoral, doctoral and master's level students.