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Pathological gambling and comorbid substance use.

Fiona Maccallum1, Alex Blaszczynski

  • 1Psychological Medicine Program, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, Australia.

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
|June 13, 2002
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Pathological gamblers seeking treatment show higher rates of substance use disorders compared to the general population. Early screening for these conditions is crucial to prevent relapse.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Addiction Medicine

Background:

  • Pathological gambling is a recognized disorder with significant public health implications.
  • Comorbid substance use disorders (SUDs) are frequently observed in individuals with pathological gambling.
  • Understanding the prevalence of SUDs in treatment-seeking gamblers is essential for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of substance use problems among pathological gamblers receiving treatment.
  • To investigate gender differences in substance abuse patterns within this population.
  • To compare the rates of SUDs in pathological gamblers to general population data.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 75 pathological gamblers meeting DSM-IV and South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS) criteria were recruited.

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  • A semistructured interview and the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI-auto) were used for assessment.
  • Both self-reported substance use and diagnostic criteria for psychiatric disorders were evaluated.

    • Main Results:

    • Treatment-seeking pathological gamblers exhibited higher rates of substance use disorders than the general population.
    • Male participants reported higher rates of current alcohol abuse compared to female participants.
    • Rates of non-alcohol-related substance abuse were lower than those reported in previous studies.

    Conclusions:

    • Substance abuse is a common comorbidity in pathological gambling and warrants routine clinical screening.
    • Identifying and treating co-occurring SUDs in gamblers is vital for reducing relapse rates.
    • Integrated treatment approaches addressing both gambling and substance use disorders are recommended.