This article is a review of past research on the relationship between ADHD and problem gambling. The researchers found 24 studies that were published between 1992 and 2014. Overall, there was a significant relationship between ADHD and problem gambling. People with problem gambling were 4.18 times more likely to have significant ADHD symptoms than those without problem gambling. People with ADHD were 2.85 times more likely to have problem gambling than those without ADHD. Age might influence the association between ADHD and problem gambling. Older age adults appeared to be more likely to report problem gambling if they also had ADHD symptoms. This article highlights the importance of screening for ADHD symptoms among people with problem gambling, and vice versa.
