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An outcome study of Gamblers Anonymous.

R M Stewart1, R I Brown

  • 1Western Infirmary, Glasgow.

The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
|February 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Gamblers Anonymous (GA) attendance shows low long-term gambling abstinence rates. Only 8% of members maintained total abstinence at one year, decreasing to 7% by two years.

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Area of Science:

  • Addiction research
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Gambling addiction is a significant public health concern.
  • Support groups like Gamblers Anonymous (GA) are widely utilized for recovery.
  • Understanding the long-term efficacy of GA is crucial for addiction treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the long-term abstinence rates of individuals attending Gamblers Anonymous.
  • To determine the sustained recovery outcomes for problem gamblers in a self-help setting.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective and prospective study design.
  • Inclusion of 232 attendees from Gamblers Anonymous groups.
  • Follow-up assessments at one and two years post-initial attendance.

Main Results:

  • Total abstinence from gambling was achieved by 8% of participants at the one-year mark.
  • Sustained abstinence was observed in 7% of participants at the two-year follow-up.
  • These findings indicate limited long-term success rates for total abstinence within this cohort.

Conclusions:

  • Gamblers Anonymous may offer some benefit, but long-term total abstinence rates are low.
  • Further research is needed to explore factors influencing sustained recovery in problem gambling.
  • Alternative or supplementary interventions may be necessary to improve outcomes for individuals with gambling disorder.

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