Comorbid addictive behaviors in disordered gamblers with psychosis
Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.)
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40(4): 441-443, Oct.-Dec. 2018. tab
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
While it has been shown that disordered gamblers with psychosis are at increased risk for comorbid psychopathology, it is unclear whether this dual-diagnosis population is also at greater risk of problematic engagement with comorbid addictive behaviors.Methods:
We tested for association between disordered gambling with psychosis and comorbid addictive behaviors in a sample of 349 treatment-seeking disordered gamblers.Results:
Twenty-five (7.2%) disordered gamblers met criteria for psychosis. Disordered gamblers with psychosis were no more likely to meet diagnostic criteria for current alcohol/substance use disorder than disordered gamblers without psychosis. However, this dual-disorder population reported greater misuse of shopping, food bingeing, caffeine, and prescription drugs. When controlling for multiple comparisons, binge eating was the only addictive behavior to remain significant.Conclusion:
Given these findings, a comprehensive assessment of addictive behaviors - specifically food bingeing - in this population may be warranted.
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Main subject:
Psychotic Disorders
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Behavior, Addictive
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Gambling
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.)
Journal subject:
Psychiatry
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
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Canada
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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University of Calgary/CA
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