Did changes from DSM-IV to DSM-5 gambling disorder criteria result in different rates of co-occurring mental health disorders?

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Author(s): Nicholson, Ryan ; Mackenzie, Corey ; Afifi, Tracie O. ; Keough, Matthew T. ; Sareen, Jitender

Journal: Journal of Gambling Studies

Year Published: 2019

Date Added: September 20, 2019

Changes from DSM-IV to DSM-5 criteria for gambling disorder appeared to result in a slight decrease in the rates of co-occurring mood and anxiety disorders. The rate for any co-occurring disorder was 56.7% among gamblers meeting DSM-IV criteria. It was 53.7% using DSM-5 criteria. This decrease brought the rate closer towards those seen in alcohol (25.3%) and cannabis (37.7%) disorders. However, co-occurring mental health disorders were still more common among people with gambling disorder than those with substance use disorders.

Citation: Nicholson, R., Mackenzie, C., Afifi, T. O., Keough, M., & Sareen, J. (2019). An examination of comorbid psychiatric disorders in disordered gamblers versus other substance-related disorders. Journal of Gambling Studies, 35(3), 829-847. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-019-09839-y

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-019-09839-y

Keywords: addiction ; alcohol ; cannabis ; comorbidities ; gambling ; problematic substance use

Topics: Comorbidities ; Gambling and the Brain ; Substance Use

Conceptual Framework Factors: Psychological - Comorbid Disorders ; Psychological Factors

Response Rate: 70.2%

Study Design: Observational: Cross-sectional

Geographic Coverage: United States of America

Study Population: American citizens (n = 33,975) aged 18 years or older.

Sampling Procedure: Data were from the National Epidemiological Survey for Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC).

Study Funding:

This study was funded by a Manitoba Gambling Research Program Studentship (Nicholson).