Problem Gambling and Homelessness: Results from an Epidemiologic Study

The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of gambling disorder and comorbid psychiatric disorders in a homeless population and identify features related to potential subtypes. At baseline, participants were administered a structured interview including socio-demographic sections of the National Comorbidity Study (NCS) interview; seven diagnostic sections of the Diagnostic Interview Schedule (DIS); the alcohol and drug abuse sections of the Composite International Diagnostic Interview—Substance Abuse Module (CIDI-SAM); and the Homeless Supplement to the DIS.

Publication Date: 
2015
Publisher(s): 
SpringerLink
Pages: 
533–545
Volume: 
31
Issue: 
2
Journal Name: 
Journal of Gambling Studies
Location: 
United States