Citation

Potenza MN, Steinberg MA, McLaughlin SD, Wu R, Rounsaville BJ, Krishnan-Sarin S, George TP, O'Malley SS. Am. J. Addict. 2004; 13(5): 471-493.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1080/10550490490483044

PMID

15764425

Abstract

Few studies have examined the smoking behaviors of problem gamblers. A high proportion of problem gamblers calling a gambling helpline reported daily tobacco smoking (43.1%). Problem gamblers reporting daily tobacco smoking more frequently acknowledged depression and suicidality secondary to gambling, gambling-related arrests, alcohol and drug use problems, mental health treatment, and problems with casino slot machine gambling. The findings substantiate the relationship in problem gamblers between tobacco smoking and psychiatric symptomatology, particularly other substance use problems. The high proportion of callers reporting daily tobacco smoking highlights the need for enhanced smoking cessation efforts in problem gamblers.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Cross-Sectional Studies; Depression; Female; Gambling; Hotlines; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Smoking; Smoking Cessation; Suicide, Attempted; Tobacco Use Disorder