Findings from University of New Mexico Provides New Data on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (Comorbid Psychiatric Diagnoses and Gaming Preferences In Us Armed Forces Veterans Receiving Inpatient Treatment for Gambling Disorder).

ALBUQUERQUE (N.M.); NEW Mexico

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of New Mexico examined the relationship between gambling preferences and psychiatric comorbidities among US Armed Forces veterans receiving inpatient treatment for gambling disorder. The study found that veterans who preferred strategic gambling activities were more likely to be younger, male, and less likely to have nicotine use disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). On the other hand, veterans with PTSD were more likely to prefer non-strategic gambling activities, suggesting a unique vulnerability to gambling problems related to non-strategic gambling among armed forces veterans. This research provides valuable insights into the clinical profile of veterans with gambling problems and highlights the need for further investigation in this area. [Extracted from the article]

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