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Published in: Journal of Gambling Studies 2/2007

01-06-2007 | Original Paper

Urge to Gamble in Problem Gamblers Exposed to a Casino Environment

Authors: Matt G. Kushner, Kenneth Abrams, Christopher Donahue, Paul Thuras, Randy Frost, Suck Won Kim

Published in: Journal of Gambling Studies | Issue 2/2007

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Abstract

Cue-reactivity has received increased attention in addiction research, though not for gambling in particular. We examined cue reactivity in 18 problem gamblers by accompanying them to a gaming casino and measuring their subjective urge to gamble over a 1-h period. Half of the sample was additionally exposed to a gambling-specific negative mood induction (NMI) manipulation via guided imagery. Overall, about two-thirds of the sample reported moderate to high-gambling urges during the casino exposure. Additionally, the NMI reduced cue-reactivity. Finally, gambling urges in both groups decreased over the course of the exposure sessions. These findings suggest that a majority of problem gamblers experience the urge to gamble when exposed to gambling cues and that the intensity of these urges decrease with time, especially in the presence of a gambling-relevant NMI. Cue exposure should be studied further as a potential tool in the treatment of problem gambling.
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Metadata
Title
Urge to Gamble in Problem Gamblers Exposed to a Casino Environment
Authors
Matt G. Kushner
Kenneth Abrams
Christopher Donahue
Paul Thuras
Randy Frost
Suck Won Kim
Publication date
01-06-2007
Published in
Journal of Gambling Studies / Issue 2/2007
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3602
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-006-9050-4

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