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. 2018 Oct-Dec;40(4):441-443.
doi: 10.1590/1516-4446-2017-2307. Epub 2018 Jun 11.

Comorbid addictive behaviors in disordered gamblers with psychosis

Hyoun S Kim  1 , Briana D Cassetta  1 , David C Hodgins  1 , Daniel S McGrath  1 , Lianne M Tomfohr-Madsen  1 , Hermano Tavares  2
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Comorbid addictive behaviors in disordered gamblers with psychosis

Hyoun S Kim et al. Braz J Psychiatry. 2018 Oct-Dec.

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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Conflict of interest statement

The authors report no conflicts of interest.

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