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Multiple Co-occurring Behaviours among Gamblers in Treatment: Implications and Assessment

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  • James R. Westphal
  • Lera Joyce Johnson

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A substantial portion of gamblers in treatment may have co-occurring mental health disorders including substance use disorders, especially alcohol dependency, personality disorders, affective disorders, anxiety disorders and impulse control disorders. Co-occurring mental health disorders affect treatment seeking, the treatment process and its outcome, quality of life and functioning in many mental health disorders. Participants in this study were 78 adults enrolled in state-supported out-patient services for pathological gambling and current Gamblers Anonymous attendees. The majority of participants (76.6%) had co-occurring behaviours; 55.8% had multiple co-occurring behaviours. Participants with multiple co-occurring behaviours were more likely to report that a co-occurring behaviour increased the severity of their gambling symptoms. A dose/response relationship between number of co-occurring behaviours and severity of gambling problems was found. Co-occurring behaviours can interact with gambling behaviour. Brief, validated screening instruments are available for screening and diagnosing co-occurring behaviours among gamblers presenting for treatment.

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  • James R. Westphal & Lera Joyce Johnson, 2007. "Multiple Co-occurring Behaviours among Gamblers in Treatment: Implications and Assessment," International Gambling Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 7(1), pages 73-99.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:intgms:v:7:y:2007:i:1:p:73-99
    DOI: 10.1080/14459790601157905
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