Gambling disorder

MN Potenza, IM Balodis, J Derevensky… - Nature reviews Disease …, 2019 - nature.com
Gambling disorder is characterized by a persistent, recurrent pattern of gambling that is
associated with substantial distress or impairment. The prevalence of gambling disorder has …

The impact of COVID-19 on gambling and gambling disorder: emerging data

DC Hodgins, RMG Stevens - Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 2021 - journals.lww.com
These results suggest that the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on gambling and
problematic gambling are diverse–possibly causing a reduction in current or future problems …

Impulsivity in gambling disorder and problem gambling: A meta-analysis

K Ioannidis, R Hook, K Wickham, JE Grant… - …, 2019 - nature.com
Gambling Disorder is a prevalent psychiatric condition often linked to dysfunction of
cognitive domains regulating impulsive behavior. Despite the centrality of impulsivity to …

Assessing gambling-related harm in Victoria: A public health perspective

M Browne, E Langham, V Rawat, N Greer, E Li, J Rose… - 2016 - prism.ucalgary.ca
Abstract The Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation engaged CQU's Experimental
Gambling Research Laboratory to develop a framework and a methodology for …

Setting limits: gambling, science and public policy—summary of results

P Sulkunen, TF Babor, J Cisneros Örnberg… - …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The gambling industry has grown into a global business in the 21st century. This has
created the need for a new emphasis on problem prevention. This article highlights the core …

Clinical spectrum of impulse control disorders in Parkinson's disease

D Weintraub, AS David, AH Evans, JE Grant… - Movement …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Impulse control disorders (ICDs), including compulsive gambling, buying, sexual behavior,
and eating, are a serious and increasingly recognized psychiatric complication in …

Psychological therapies for pathological and problem gambling

S Cowlishaw, S Merkouris, N Dowling… - Cochrane Database …, 2012 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Various psychological therapies for pathological and problem gambling have
been evaluated in randomised trials. A synthesis of best‐quality evidence is required …

The changing epidemiology of gambling disorder and gambling-related harm: public health implications

MW Abbott - Public health, 2020 - Elsevier
Objectives Gambling availability, participation and expenditure have increased markedly in
many parts of the world. This is expected to continue and have significant public health …

Behavioral addictions: An overview

R Karim, P Chaudhri - Journal of psychoactive drugs, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
The legitimacy of nonsubstance addictions has received increased attention from clinicians,
researchers and the general population as more and more individuals report symptoms …

Professional help-seeking for gambling problems: Awareness, barriers and motivators for treatment

S Gainsbury, N Hing, N Suhonen - Journal of Gambling Studies, 2014 - Springer
Despite the negative consequences associated with gambling, few problem gamblers seek
professional help. This study aimed to examine awareness of professional sources of help …