Do attention-deficit/hyperactivity symptoms influence treatment outcome in gambling disorder?
Compr Psychiatry
; 128: 152433, 2024 01.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND AIMS:
Numerous studies point to the comorbidity between gambling disorder (GD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, there is a lack of research exploring how ADHD symptoms might influence psychological treatment outcomes for GD. Therefore, we aimed to explore differences between patients with GD with and without self-reported ADHD symptoms regarding psychopathology, personality, sociodemographic and treatment outcome measures.METHOD:
This longitudinal study included 170 patients with GD receiving cognitive behavioral therapy. Multiple self-reported instruments were used to assess clinical variables and sociodemographic measures prior to treatment.RESULTS:
A clinical profile characterized by greater GD severity, higher psychopathology and impulsivity, and less adaptive personality features was observed in patients with self-reported ADHD symptoms compared to those without. No significant differences in treatment response (measured by dropout and relapse rates) were observed between the two groups. However, patients with self-reported ADHD symptoms experienced more severe relapses (i.e., gambled more money) and GD patients who relapsed scored higher on measures of ADHD, particularly inattention.CONCLUSION:
Individuals with GD and self-reported symptoms of ADHD may experience more severe relapses following treatment, suggesting a need for more vigilant follow-up and interventions for patients with this comorbidity.Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Transtorno do Deficit de Atenção com Hiperatividade
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Jogo de Azar
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article