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Pathological gambling: forensic issues

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  • 1Psychiatry Research and Teaching Unit, School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales at Liverpool Hospital, Australia.

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
|June 1, 1996
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Pathological gambling is linked to criminal behavior as individuals commit offenses to fund their addiction. While not reducing legal responsibility, it

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Psychiatry
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Pathological gambling is increasingly recognized as a psychiatric disorder.
  • A hypothesized link exists between pathological gambling and criminal behavior.
  • The legal system faces challenges regarding diminished responsibility in gambling-related offenses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review literature on the connection between pathological gambling and crime.
  • To examine the relevance of this link to diminished responsibility arguments in legal contexts.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of psychiatry and psychology publications.
  • Inclusion of relevant unpublished conference papers due to limited research.

Main Results:

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  • Pathological gamblers exhibit a high risk of committing crimes to sustain gambling habits.
  • Antisocial personality disorder is a risk factor but not a sole explanation for the crime link.
  • The judicial system increasingly encounters diminished responsibility claims for gambling-related offenses.

Conclusions:

  • A diagnosis of pathological gambling does not negate legal responsibility.
  • Pathological gambling is a factor to consider during sentencing.
  • Referral to psychiatric services can decrease the likelihood of reoffending.