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Published in: Sports Medicine 3/2001

01-03-2001 | Current Opinion

Gambling as an Addictive Disorder Among Athletes

Clinical Issues in Sports Medicine

Authors: Dr Thomas W. Miller, Ph.D., Jeanine M. Adams, Robert F. Kraus, Richard Clayton, Jean M. Miller, Jeffrey Anderson, Bruce Ogilvie

Published in: Sports Medicine | Issue 3/2001

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Abstract

This article examines the role of gambling as an addictive disorder experienced by athletes, both college and professional. Gambling may often be seen as a comorbid factor with other addictions and with depression among athletes. The focus on addictions among athletes has gained considerable attention among sports medicine clinicians. Diagnostic indicators, risk and protective factors, and a stage model of addiction among athletes are addressed. An algorithm and pathway of care for athletes with an addictive disorder is offered as are recommendations that sports physicians, sports medicine specialists, coaches and counsellors need to address athletes who have an addictive disorder.
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Metadata
Title
Gambling as an Addictive Disorder Among Athletes
Clinical Issues in Sports Medicine
Authors
Dr Thomas W. Miller, Ph.D.
Jeanine M. Adams
Robert F. Kraus
Richard Clayton
Jean M. Miller
Jeffrey Anderson
Bruce Ogilvie
Publication date
01-03-2001
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Sports Medicine / Issue 3/2001
Print ISSN: 0112-1642
Electronic ISSN: 1179-2035
DOI
https://doi.org/10.2165/00007256-200131030-00001

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