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01-08-2020 | Original Article

Characteristics of Treatment Seeking Problem Gamblers with Adult ADHD

Authors: Rory C. Reid, Michael Campos, Noelle Selochan, Timothy W. Fong

Published in: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction | Issue 4/2020

Abstract

The present study investigates characteristics of treatment seeking problem gamblers with adult ADHD (n = 39) and those without ADHD (n = 87). Patients completed self-report questionnaires about gambling behaviors, impulsivity (UPPS-P), substance abuse (AUDIT/DAST), emotional dysregulation (PHQ-4), illegal activities, and gambling consequences. Each patient received a structured diagnostic interview (MINI) to assess for psychopathology, adult ADHD (ACDS), and gambling disorder (NODS). Results revealed that problem gamblers with adult ADHD encounter unique challenges above those common among problem gamblers including more problems with alcohol/drug abuse and higher levels of impulsivity. Earlier age for first gambling activities, onset of gambling problems, and higher severity of gambling problems was found among gamblers with ADHD. Gamblers with ADHD pawned more items to obtain money for gambling, were more likely to have debt, had significantly higher rates of bankruptcy and domestic violence arising from conflict with family members about their gambling. Interestingly, groups did not differ significantly on their time spent gambling prior to treatment, their win-to-loss ratio, and a number of other gambling-related consequences. These findings are discussed with their clinical ramifications for treatment.

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Title: Characteristics of Treatment Seeking Problem Gamblers with Adult ADHD
Authors: Rory C. Reid
Michael Campos
Noelle Selochan
Timothy W. Fong
Publication date: 01-08-2020
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction / Issue 4/2020
Print ISSN: 1557-1874
Electronic ISSN: 1557-1882
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-018-9986-5

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