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Comparing treatment outcomes of two online self-directed gambling interventions

Author(s): Hodgins, David C. ; Cunningham, John A. ; Murray, Robert ; Hagopian, Sylvia
Journal: Journal of Gambling Studies
Year Published: 2019

This study compared an extended online gambling intervention to a brief online personalized feedback intervention. Both interventions reduced days of gambling...

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Identifying signs of gambling problems across a continuum

Author(s): Cowlishaw, Sean ; Merkouris, Stephanie ; Dowling, Nicki A. ; Rodda, Simone N. ; Suomi, Aino ; Thomas, Samantha L.
Journal: Addictive Behaviors
Year Published: 2019

Problematic gambling behaviours and harms range on a continuum from low to high levels of severity. The aims of this study were to map how they are located on...

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Are problem gambling and problem gaming more common in elite athletes?

Author(s): Håkansson, Anders ; Kenttä, Göran ; Åkesdotter, Cecilia
Journal: Addictive Behaviors Reports
Year Published: 2018

This study explored problem gambling and video gaming in Swedish elite athletes. Participants were 352 individuals who had participated in national team in...

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A quick and simple screening method for pathological and problem gamblers in addiction programs and practices

Author(s): Volberg, Rachel A. ; Munck, Ingrid M. ; Petry, Nancy M.
Journal: The American Journal on Addictions
Year Published: 2011

RESEARCH QUESTION Can a brief screening measure detect problem and pathological gambling in clinical settings? PURPOSE Problem gambling often co-occurs with...

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Using the NODS-CLiP to screen for gambling problems in Ontario primary health care settings

Author(s): Young, Matthew M. ; Volberg, Rachel A.
Publisher: Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre
Year Published: 2009

Screening for psychological disorders (e.g., depression and substance abuse) in primary health care settings has been shown to increase identification and...

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A brief clinical screen for problem gambling: Report on the performance of the NODS-CLiP and the NODS among treatment-seeking problem gamblers

Author(s): Volberg, Rachel A. ; Munck, Ingrid M. ; Petry, Nancy M.
Publisher: Gemini Research Ltd.
Year Published: 2008

This study addresses the urgent need for a brief screening test for problem gambling that can be used by clinicians in a range of health settings. The study...

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Gambling and problem gambling in Norway: What part does the gambling machine play?

Author(s): Lund, Ingebourg
Journal: Addiction Research and Theory
Year Published: 2006

RESEARCH QUESTION What are the rates of problem gambling in the Norwegian population? PURPOSE To increase understanding of the relationship between gambling...

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Natural recovery and treatment-seeking in pathological gambling: Results of two U.S. national surveys

Author(s): Slutske, Wendy S.
Journal: American Journal of Psychiatry
Year Published: 2006

RESEARCH QUESTION Is pathological gambling a chronic and persistent disorder as it is categorized in the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical...

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Classification of gamblers according to the NODS and a clinical interview

Author(s): Murray, Vicky ; Ladouceur, Robert ; Jacques, Christian
Journal: International Gambling Studies
Year Published: 2005

RESEARCH QUESTION Does the NOR DSM-IV Screen for gambling problems (NODS) and a clinical interview classify gamblers in the same way? PURPOSE The scientific...

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