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UK veterans may be more likely than non-veterans to have problem gambling

Author(s): Roberts, Elystan ; Dighton, Glen ; Dymond, Simon ; Fossey, Matt ; Hogan, Lee ; Rogers, Robert D. ; Kitchiner, Neil
Journal: Military Behavioral Health
Year Published: 2019

In this study, the researchers investigated how common problem gambling (PG) was among Armed Forces veterans and non-veterans living in England. They used data...

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A review of drug treatments to address gambling disorder

Author(s): Goslar, Martina ; Leibetseder, Max ; Muench, Hannah M. ; Hofmann, Stefan G. ; Laireiter, Anton-Rupert
Journal: Journal of Gambling Studies
Year Published: 2019

This article is a systematic review of drug treatments for gambling disorder. The authors found 39 studies that reported on 43 treatment conditions. About half...

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The impact of warning messages about loss amounts during online roulette

Author(s): McGivern, Paul ; Hussain, Zaheer ; Lipka, Sigrid ; Stupple, Edward
Journal: BMC Public Health
Year Published: 2019

This study compared the impact of tailored pop-up messages about loss amounts to genericand control messages. The tailored messages warned gamblers about the...

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Is gambling screening feasible in consumer credit counselling?

Author(s): Sacco, Paul ; Frey, Jodi Jacobson ; Callahan, Christine ; Hochheimer, Martin ; Imboden, Rachel ; Hyde, Devon
Journal: Journal of Gambling Studies
Year Published: 2019

The current study found that one in five callers to a national credit counselling agency reported gambling. Those who gambled reported higher rates of gambling...

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Spending money on loot boxes linked to problem gambling in older adolescents

Author(s): Zendle, David ; Meyer, Rachel ; Over, Harriet
Journal: Royal Society Open Science
Year Published: 2019

The more money that older adolescents spent on loot boxes, the more severe their problem gambling was. Adolescents with problem gambling spent more than five...

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A psychodynamic treatment protocol for difficult-to-treat people with problem gambling

Author(s): Mooney, Angela ; Bayston, Andrew ; Bowden-Jones, Henrietta ; Roberts, Amanda
Journal: Counselling and Psychotherapy Research
Year Published: 2019

The current study evaluated a treatment protocol for difficult-to-treat patients with problem gambling. It aimed to meet the needs of patients with co-occurring...

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Children are exposed to gambling products and gambling marketing in their everyday environments

Author(s): Smith, Moira ; Chambers, Tim ; Signal, Louise ; Abbott, Max W.
Journal: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction
Year Published: 2019

In this study, the researchers explored how often children are exposed to gambling and gambling marketing in their everyday environment. They also explored...

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A rapid review of qualitative studies on youth gambling

Author(s): Wardle, Heather
Journal: Addictive Behaviors
Year Published: 2019

Gambling has become prevalent among youth. Yet, only a few qualitative studies have explored this topic in depth. Currently, there is no summary of the...

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Emotional regulation and coping strategies affect the mental health of family members of people with gambling disorder

Author(s): Estévez, Ana ; Jauregui, Paula ; Lopez, Naiara ; Lopez-Gonzalez, Hibai ; Griffiths, Mark D.
Journal: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction
Year Published: 2019

Family members of people with gambling disorder often suffer from mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety. Their ability to manage emotions and...

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Predicting gamblers’ beliefs about responsible gambling measures

Author(s): Engebo, Jonny ; Torsheim, Torbjørn ; Mentzoni, Rune A. ; Pallesen, Ståle ; Molde, Helge
Journal: Journal of Gambling Studies
Year Published: 2019

Responsible gambling (RG) can be encouraged through RG measures, like mandatory loss limits. This study surveyed gamblers about whether they felt RG measures...

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