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Gambling Behaviors Among Oxford House Residents: A Preliminary Investigation

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: The present study investigated the prevalence of gambling behaviors among 71 individuals recovering from substance-dependent disorders and living in self-run recovery homes (Oxford Houses). Residents were given the South Oaks Gambling Screen to assess gambling behaviors and pathological gambling, and 19.7% of the sample was identified as having probable pathological gambling. These residents reported proportionately more involvement in a variety of gambling behaviors than other residents. Engagement in various gambling activities was consistent with previous investigations and suggested that self-run recovery homes such as Oxford Houses might be suitable referral sources for recovering persons who have comorbid gambling problems.

Source: Journal of Social Service Research

DOI: 10.1080/01488376.2011.578037

Authors: John M. Majer, Robert S. Angulo, Darrin M. Aase, Leonard A. Jason

Institutions: Harry S Truman College, DePaul University

Language: English

Topic: Gambling Behavior and Treatments

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities