The current study analyzed data from a large community sample of adults in the United States. Compared to non-gamblers, the rates of suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts were higher in those at-risk of or who were experiencing problem gambling. People who were at risk of or had problem gambling also showed higher rates for a wide range of Axis II personality disorders. There was a stronger relationship between problem gambling severity and personality disorders in people with no suicidal behaviour than in those with suicidal behaviour. Among people with no history of suicidal thoughts or attempts, those with more severe problem gambling were more likely to have any personality disorder.
