Gambling During the COVID-19 Crisis - A Cause for Concern
Journal of Addiction Medicine
; 14(4):E10-E12, 2020.
Article
in English
| EMBASE | ID: covidwho-2323464
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to worsen mental health problems in the general population, including increasing engagement in addictive behaviors. Here, we describe observations suggesting that the current crisis and its sequelae may worsen problem gambling. The current pandemic may impact financial and psychological well-being due to social isolation during spatial distancing, and these stressors in conjunction with substantial changes in gambling markets (land-based, online) during the pandemic may significantly influence gambling behaviors. This situation calls for rapid research initiatives in this area and preventive and regulatory measures by multiple stakeholders.Copyright © 2020 Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. All rights reserved.
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EMBASE
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Long Covid
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Addiction Medicine
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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