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The relationship between problem gambling severity and suicide attempts in young adults

Author(s): Wardle, Heather ; Kesaite, Viktorija ; Tipping, Sarah ; McManus, Sally
Journal: Lancet Public Health
Year Published: 2023

Suicide is a leading cause of death among young adults. Additionally, research suggests suicidality and gambling severity may be related. In this study, the...

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The links between difficulties in emotion regulation, substance use, and gambling disorder

Author(s): Panayiotou, Georgia ; Artemi, Tonia-Flery ; Theodorou, Marios ; Theodorou, Christiana ; Neophytou, Klavdia
Journal: Cogent Psychology
Year Published: 2023

Gambling disorder is linked to substance use disorders (SUDs). People who have trouble with emotion regulation are more at risk for psychological disorders,...

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Acceptance and commitment therapy for gambling disorder and PTSD in veterans

Author(s): Hitch, Catherine ; Leightley, Daniel ; Murphy, Dominic ; Trompeter, Nora ; Dymond, Simon
Journal: European Journal of Psychotraumatology
Year Published: 2023

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Gambling Disorder (GD) frequently co-occur. It has been suggested that people with PTSD use gambling as a form of...

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Factors associated with suicidal behaviours among people with gambling disorder

Author(s): Armoon, Bahram ; Griffiths, Mark D. ; Mohammadi, Rasool ; Ahounbar, Elaheh
Journal: Journal of Gambling Studies
Year Published: 2023

This review examined the consequences of gambling on suicidal behaviours. The study brings attention to the prevalence of suicidal ideation and lifetime suicide...

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The presence of betting shops is linked to increased likelihood of crime in England

Author(s): Adeniyi, Oluwole ; Tura, Ferhat ; Newton, Andy
Journal: Regional Studies
Year Published: 2023

Some previous studies have found that the presence of a gambling establishment increases the risk of crime. However, there is little research on the link...

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The relationship between alcohol use and gambling in Finnish youth

Author(s): Latvala, Tiina ; Lintonen, Tomi ; Raisamo, Susanna
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
Year Published: 2023

This study examines the trends in the relationship between gambling, alcohol use, and drunkenness in Finnish youth from 2008 to 2019. The data were collected...

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Gambling, mental health, and demographic differences between people who gamble with and without cannabis use

Author(s): McGrath, Daniel S. ; Williams, Robert J. ; Rothery, Brett ; Belanger, Yale D. ; Christensen, Darren R. ; el-Guebaly, Nady ; Hodgins, David C. ; Nicoll, Fiona ; Shaw, Carrie A. ; Smith, Garry J. ; Stevens, Rhys M. G.
Journal: Addictive Behaviors
Year Published: 2023

Recent research has demonstrated that people with problem gambling may also struggle with cannabis use. The goal of this study was to see if there are...

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Minority ethnic status, symptom severity, and psychosocial impairment among people with gambling disorder

Author(s): Grant, Jon E. ; Chamberlain, Samuel R.
Journal: Addictive Behaviors
Year Published: 2023

The researchers examined how minority ethnic status might be linked to gambling symptom severity and other clinical features. A total of 475 adults with...

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Comparison of people with and without illegal behaviours linked to gambling disorder

Author(s): Grant, Jon E. ; Chamberlain, Samuel R.
Journal: American Journal on Addictions
Year Published: 2022

Gambling-related illegal behaviours are defined as illegal behaviours that occur after a person meets the criteria for gambling disorder (GD). The researchers...

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Gambling and help-seeking experiences of serving United Kingdom Royal Air Force members

Author(s): Champion, Hannah ; Pritchard, Amy ; Dighton, Glen ; Dymond, Simon
Journal: Frontiers in Psychiatry
Year Published: 2022

Serving in the military is a risky and stressful occupation. The nature of military service might be a risk factor for risky behaviour, such as problem...

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