Abstract
Aim: The present study analyzes differences between individuals with rehabilitation treatment for pathological gambling and individuals without or with utilization of other treatments, respectively. Method: The sample included 444 individuals with pathological gambling. Participants were divided in 3 groups: rehabilitation (RL), any other treatment (AH), and no treatment (OH). Results: RL differed from OH in older age at onset of symptoms, longer duration of symptoms, more negative consequences, more social pressure, and had less often a migration background. RL differed from AH in older age at onset of symptoms, longer duration of symptoms, and anxiety disorders. Conclusion: Data indicate that the German treatment system reaches pathological gamblers insufficiently. Appropriate early interventions and a treatment system that is more aligned with the needs of migrants could be a remedial action.
| Translated title of the contribution | Utilization of Rehabilitation Treatment among Pathological Gamblers |
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| Original language | German |
| Journal | Suchttherapie |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Pages (from-to) | 9-17 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISSN | 1439-9903 |
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| Publication status | Published - 01.02.2015 |
Research Areas and Centers
- Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)
