When we think of substance use disorders and the conditions that often co-occur, it’s normal to think about depression or anxiety or any of the mental health disorders discussed in other articles. What we don’t often think of is gambling. While only about 1% of the general population struggles with gambling problems, more than 20% of people with substance use disorders gamble at a rate considered addictive. In 1980, gambling disorders were officially classified in the DSM as a Disorder of Impulse Control alongside drug and alcohol addiction. Including these diagnoses in the same classification of disorders has allowed rehab facilities to administer treatments that effectively address both conditions together.
There are several reasons as to why these conditions co-occur, but the motivations of men and women who suffer from both are different thant people who only gamble. The number one motivation was the need to win money in order to address financial problems caused by both gambling and drug use. Other causes for heavy gambling include the need to seek excitement-inducing experiences, increased access to socialization, and early onset of gambling at a young age.
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