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[Treatment prevalence in pathological gambling].

S Queri¹, B Erbas, M Soyka

¹Bayerische Akademie für Suchtfragen in Forschung und Praxis e.V., München. queri@bas-muenchen.de

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Pathological gambling affects 0.5% of Germans, yet few seek treatment. This study confirms rising inpatient treatment rates for gambling disorder, but a significant gap between estimated and actual treatment prevalence remains.

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Area of Science:

Addiction research
Psychiatry
Public health

Context:

Pathological gambling (ICD-10, F 63.0) is estimated to affect 0.5% of the German population, equating to 400,000 individuals needing treatment.
A significant disparity exists between the estimated prevalence of pathological gambling and the proportion of individuals seeking treatment.
Reliable data on treatment prevalence for pathological gambling in Germany is lacking.

Purpose:

To validate the German Addiction Statistics' estimations for inpatient and outpatient treatment prevalence of pathological gambling.
To analyze secondary data from service providers to assess current treatment utilization.

Summary:

The study analyzed secondary data to evaluate treatment prevalence for pathological gambling in Germany.
Findings indicate a considerable increase in inpatient treatment rates for pathological gambling.
Despite this rise, a substantial gap persists between the estimated need for treatment and actual service utilization.

Impact:

The research highlights an increasing trend in inpatient treatment for pathological gambling.
It underscores the ongoing challenge of bridging the gap between estimated prevalence and treatment-seeking behavior.
The findings provide valuable insights for public health strategies and addiction service planning in Germany.