Gambling disorder-related illegal acts: Regression model of associated factors

Gorsane, Mohamed Ali and Reynaud, Michel and Vénisse, Jean-Luc and Legauffre, Cindy and Valleur, Marc and Magalon, David and Fatséas, Mélina and Chéreau-Boudet, Isabelle and Guilleux, Alice and JEU Group, and Challet-Bouju, Gaëlle and Grall-Bronnec, Marie (2017) Gambling disorder-related illegal acts: Regression model of associated factors. Journal of Behavioral Addictions, 6 (1). pp. 64-73. ISSN 2062-5871

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Abstract

Gambling disorder-related illegal acts (GDRIA) are often crucial events for gamblers and/or their entourage. This study was designed to determine the predictive factors of GDRIA. Methods Participants were 372 gamblers reporting at least three DSM-IV-TR (American Psychiatric Association, 2000) criteria. They were assessed on the basis of sociodemographic characteristics, gambling-related characteristics, their personality profile, and psychiatric comorbidities. A multiple logistic regression was performed to identify the relevant predictors of GDRIA and their relative contribution to the prediction of the presence of GDRIA. Results Multivariate analysis revealed a higher South Oaks Gambling Scale score, comorbid addictive disorders, and a lower level of income as GDRIA predictors.<sec sec-type="conclusion"> Discussion and conclusion An original finding of this study was that the comorbid addictive disorder effect might be mediated by a disinhibiting effect of stimulant substances on GDRIA. Further studies are necessary to replicate these results, especially in a longitudinal design, and to explore specific therapeutic interventions.

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