APS

29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

Behavioral and Clinical Characteristics of Military Veterans Seeking Treatment for Gambling Disorder

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Clinical Science

  • Steven Shirk
    ENRM VA Hospital
  • Shane Kraus
    VISN 1 MIRECC
  • Megan Kelly
    UMass Medical School
  • Megan Kelly
    ENRM VA Hospital
  • Marc Potenza
    Yale University School of Medicine
  • Kendra Pugh
    ENRM VA Hospital
  • Charles Drebing
    ENRM VA Hospital

Abstract

Gambling disorder (GD) is prevalent among U.S. veterans. However, little information is available on the clinical characteristics of treatment-seeking veterans. We provide information on gambling behaviors, problem-gambling severity and clinical correlates. The findings provide a clinical overview of veterans with GD and emphasize the need for routine screening.

Psychopathology

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