The global prevalence of problem and pathological gambling and its associated factors among individuals with substance use disorders: a meta-analysis

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Armoon, B., Griffiths, M.D. ORCID: 0000-0001-8880-6524, Fleury, M.-J., Mohammadi, R. and Bayat, A.-H., 2023. The global prevalence of problem and pathological gambling and its associated factors among individuals with substance use disorders: a meta-analysis. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction. ISSN 1557-1874

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-023-01167-y

Abstract

The present systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the prevalence, sociodemographic factors, mental health disorders, and type of drug use disorders associated with problem/pathological gambling among individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs). Published studies before January 1, 2023, were reviewed. Out of 8351 papers initially identified, 61 studies remained for meta-analysis. The findings indicated that among individuals with SUDs there was a lifetime pooled prevalence rate of 23% for at-risk gambling disorder (GD), 19% for problem gambling, and 17% for pathological gambling. The pooled lifetime prevalence of SUDs among individuals with problem/pathological gambling was 18%. The findings indicated that individuals with SUDs who were male, had depressive and mood disorders, and had alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis use disorders were more likely to report problem and/or pathological gambling. Consideration of type of substance use and individuals’ mental health disorders during primary treatment could be useful for reducing GD among individuals with SUDs.

Item Type:

Journal article

Publication Title:

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction

Creators:

Armoon, B., Griffiths, M.D., Fleury, M.-J., Mohammadi, R. and Bayat, A.-H.

Publisher:

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Date:

12 October 2023

ISSN:

1557-1874