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Craving in gambling disorder: A systematic review.
Núria Mallorquí-Bagué1,2,3, Gemma Mestre-Bach4, Giulia Testa4
11Addictive Behaviours Unit, Department of Psychiatry, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain.
Journal of Behavioral Addictions
|February 14, 2023
Summary
Gambling craving is increasingly recognized as significant in gambling disorder (GD). Further research is needed to establish craving as a diagnostic criterion for GD.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychiatry
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Craving is a key diagnostic criterion for substance use disorders but not for gambling disorder (GD).
- A systematic review was conducted to evaluate the existing literature on gambling craving.
- The goal is to contribute to a consensus on the role of craving in GD.
Approach:
- A systematic review of 63 studies was performed.
- Databases searched included PsycINFO/PsycARTICLES and PubMed/Medline.
- Studies included those validating craving tools for GD, exploring craving-GD associations, and assessing craving in GD treatments.
Key Points:
- Gambling craving is associated with gambling-related factors and predicts GD severity.
- Craving is linked to gambling episodes, chasing losses, and income-generating offenses.
- Emotional states and negative urgency are also associated with gambling craving.
Conclusions:
- Evidence supports the significant role of craving in gambling behavior and GD.
- Additional research is necessary to establish a consensus on craving as a diagnostic criterion for GD.
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