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Pathological gamblers and alcoholics: do they share the same addictions?

J R Briggs1, B J Goodin, T Nelson

  • 1School of Education, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI 93233, USA. BRIGGSJ@VMS.CSD.MU.EDU

Addictive Behaviors
|July 1, 1996
PubMed
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This study investigated the overlap between alcoholism and gambling disorder. Researchers found no significant cross-over between members of Alcoholics Anonymous and pathological gamblers, suggesting distinct populations.

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Area of Science:

  • Addiction research
  • Psychiatry
  • Behavioral science

Background:

  • Substance use disorders and gambling disorder are prevalent behavioral issues.
  • Understanding the co-occurrence of alcoholism and gambling is crucial for effective treatment.
  • Previous research suggests potential links, necessitating further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the degree of cross-over between individuals with alcoholism and those with pathological gambling disorder.
  • To determine if membership in Alcoholics Anonymous correlates with pathological gambling behaviors.
  • To assess if self-identified habitual gamblers exhibit significant overlap with individuals in recovery from alcoholism.

Main Methods:

  • Participants included members of Alcoholics Anonymous (n=30), pathological gamblers from Gamblers Anonymous (n=23), and self-identified habitual gamblers (n=21).

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  • The South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS) and the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI-2) were administered to all participants.
  • Statistical analyses were performed to evaluate the extent of shared characteristics and behaviors between the groups.

    • Main Results:

    • Analysis indicated a lack of significant cross-over between the alcoholic group and the pathological gambler groups.
    • No substantial overlap was found between Alcoholics Anonymous members and individuals identified as habitual or pathological gamblers.
    • The study did not reveal significant shared traits or diagnostic indicators between the studied populations.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings suggest that alcoholism and pathological gambling may represent distinct clinical populations with limited overlap.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the nuanced relationship between these addictive disorders.
    • Treatment strategies may need to be tailored to the specific characteristics of each disorder, rather than assuming a high degree of co-occurrence.