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Taking chances: Problem gamblers and mental health disorders - Results from the St. Louis epidemiologic catchment area study

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  • Cunningham-Williams, R.M.
  • Cottler, L.B.
  • Compton III, W.M.
  • Spitznagel, E.L.

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Objectives. This study determined prevalence estimates of problem gambling and relationships to other psychiatric and substance use disorders. Methods. In 1981, the Diagnostic Interview Schedule was used to collect epidemiological information on problem gambling and other disorders from 3004 adults in St. Louis, Mo. Results. The lifetime prevalence of pathological gambling was 0.9%; 46% of those surveyed gambled recreationally. Problem gamblers (those reporting at least one gambling-related problem) were 92% of the sample and predominately White (69%), male (78.2%), and younger than nongamblers. They were at increased risk for several psychiatric diagnoses, especially for antisocial personality disorder, alcoholism, and tobacco dependence. Conclusions. Clinicians treating alcoholism and tobacco dependence may need to screen for problem gambling. Additional research in the context of increased gambling opportunities is needed.

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  • Cunningham-Williams, R.M. & Cottler, L.B. & Compton III, W.M. & Spitznagel, E.L., 1998. "Taking chances: Problem gamblers and mental health disorders - Results from the St. Louis epidemiologic catchment area study," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 88(7), pages 1093-1095.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1998:88:7:1093-1095_4
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