Gambling-related cognitive distortions predict level of function among US veterans seeking treatment for gambling disorders.

CONCLUSIONS AND SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE: The findings from this study indicate that there is high comorbidity between GD and other psychiatric and addictive disorders, as well as social and occupational functioning. In addition, cognitive distortions related to gambling relate importantly to overall functioning and should be considered in the development of interventions for veterans with GD. (Am J Addict 2018;XX:1-8). PMID: 29457672 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: American Journal on Addictions - Category: Addiction Authors: Tags: Am J Addict Source Type: research