Gambling Behaviors Among Oxford House Residents: A Preliminary Investigation

Overview

Journal J Soc Serv Res

Date 2011 Sep 28

PMID 21949457

Citations 2

Authors

John M Majer

Robert S Angulo

Darrin M Aase

Leonard A Jason

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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.

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