Running Head for Publication: Archetypal-Mythical Journey Title: The Counterfeit Hero’s Journey of the Pathological Gambler: A Phenomenological Hermeneutics Investigation. Authors Gary Nixon, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Health Sciences, University of Lethbridge Jason Solowoniuk, B.H.Sc. Research Associate, Health Sciences, University of Lethbridge Virginia McGowan, Ph.D.* Director, Special Populations Research, Corrections Service Canada Mailing Address: School of Health Sciences, University of Lethbridge 4401 University Drive, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 3M4 (Canada) Phone: 403 329-2644 Fax: 403 329-2668 E-mail: gary.nixon@uleth.ca Submitted to: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Acknowledgements: We gratefully acknowledge the research grant support of the Alberta Gaming Research Institute. *Please link to Dr. McGowan’s name to the following statement: "The opinions expressed in this publication do no necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Correctional Service of Canada."