2025
Betting on Change: An Analysis of Cognitive Motivational Behavior Therapy Versus Referral to Gamblers Anonymous for Gambling Disorder
Wulfert E, Wemm S, Broussard J. Betting on Change: An Analysis of Cognitive Motivational Behavior Therapy Versus Referral to Gamblers Anonymous for Gambling Disorder. Psychology Of Addictive Behaviors 2025, 39: 375-388. PMID: 40111861, PMCID: PMC12140906, DOI: 10.1037/adb0001063.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGambling disorderGamblers AnonymousSeverity of problem gamblingSecondary moderation analysisBehavioral therapyModeration analysisLess moneyEfficacy literatureGambling problemsAnchor participantsProblem gamblingGamblingPeriod relative to baselineLow readinessDisordersTreatment sessionsSessionsParticipantsAmount of moneyIncrease adherenceIndividualsCognitionReadinessSymptomsTreatmentUndermining Women’s Health Research — Gambling with the Public’s Health
Kallen A, Whirledge S, Goldman K, Johnson J. Undermining Women’s Health Research — Gambling with the Public’s Health. New England Journal Of Medicine 2025, 392: 2185-2187. PMID: 40435490, DOI: 10.1056/nejmp2503576.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNeuroendocrine responses and coupling to laboratory-induced stress in problem gambling and heavy smoking
Wemm S, Holzhauer C, Harrison L, Milivojevic V, Fogelman N, Cao Z, Wulfert E. Neuroendocrine responses and coupling to laboratory-induced stress in problem gambling and heavy smoking. Psychoneuroendocrinology 2025, 177: 107469. PMID: 40250213, PMCID: PMC12131328, DOI: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2025.107469.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTrier Social Stress TestHypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axisAxis responseProblem gamblingPathophysiology of addictive disordersHPA axis responseSocial Stress TestHypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axisHealthy control participantsLaboratory-induced stressStress-related changesStress hormone cortisolHypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis hormonesAddictive disordersAddiction mechanismsLaboratory stressorSubstance addictionControl participantsNeuroactive steroidsNeuroendocrine responsesAttenuated cortisolPsychological featuresProblem gamblersHormone cortisolGamblingGambling disorder and problematic pornography use: Does co-occurrence influence treatment outcome?
Mestre-Bach G, Potenza M, Granero R, Håkansson A, Gómez-Peña M, Perales I, Vicó À, Uríszar J, Fernández-Aranda F, Sánchez I, Jiménez-Murcia S. Gambling disorder and problematic pornography use: Does co-occurrence influence treatment outcome? Journal Of Behavioral Addictions 2025, 14: 465-479. PMID: 40116860, PMCID: PMC11974433, DOI: 10.1556/2006.2025.00023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive-behavioral therapyGambling disorderPornography useEmotion regulationGD severityTreatment outcomesCognitive-behavioral therapy approachCognitive-behavioral therapy sessionsTreatment outcomes of individualsCo-occurrence of GDCo-occurrenceMental health concernsImprove treatment adherenceBehavioral addictionsTreatment dropoutOutcomes of individualsWeekly sessionsTreatment adherencePsychopathologyGamblingSessionsDisordersAssociated with higher likelihoodRelapseImpulse
2024
Online Gambling in Youth
Potenza M, Mestre-Bach G, Demetrovics Z, Derevensky J, Fernandez-Aranda F, Gainsbury S, Jiménez-Murcia S, Kraus S. Online Gambling in Youth. 2024, 597-603. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-69362-5_81.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLevels of sensation-seekingYouth gambling behaviourGambling disorderSensation-seekingSocial explorationDevelopmental trajectoriesGambling behaviorGambling problemsBrain developmentGamblingSports bettingIdentity formationOnline gamblingDaily fantasy sportsFantasy sportsYouthSocial acceptanceVulnerable populationsIncreased autonomyEvolving digital environmentSportsSpirituality and behavioural addictions: narrative review
Kanabar M, Kathiresan P, Elkholy H, Zonoozi A, Orsolini L, Long J, Farokhnia M, Bhad R, Butner J, Fonseca F, Phan V, Achab S, Potenza M. Spirituality and behavioural addictions: narrative review. BJPsych International 2024, 21: 59-61. PMID: 40291985, PMCID: PMC12022886, DOI: 10.1192/bji.2024.9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntrinsic connectivity demonstrates a shared role of the posterior cingulate for cue reactivity in both gambling and cocaine use disorders
Vaccaro A, Lacadie C, Potenza M. Intrinsic connectivity demonstrates a shared role of the posterior cingulate for cue reactivity in both gambling and cocaine use disorders. Addictive Behaviors 2024, 155: 108027. PMID: 38581751, PMCID: PMC11273263, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2024.108027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCocaine use disorderPosterior cingulate cortexCue reactivityBehavioral addictionsUse disorderGambling disorderPosterior cingulatePosterior cingulate cortex connectivityHealthy comparison subjectsIntrinsic connectivity distributionIntervention developmentCocaine cuesFMRI taskAddictive disordersCingulate cortexComparison subjectsNeurobiological foundationsSad videosDecreased connectivityFunctional connectivityCocainePost hoc analysisAddictionRelevant to maintenanceGamblingPharmacological management of gambling disorder: an update of the literature
Mestre-Bach G, Potenza M. Pharmacological management of gambling disorder: an update of the literature. Expert Review Of Neurotherapeutics 2024, 24: 391-407. PMID: 38357896, DOI: 10.1080/14737175.2024.2316833.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGambling disorderCo-occurring disordersSerotonin reuptake inhibitorsPlacebo response ratesOpioid receptor antagonistMental health conditionsGlutamatergic agentsNeurobiological correlatesGambling subtypesMood stabilizersReuptake inhibitorsClasses of medicationsPharmacological treatmentBetting behaviorGamblingTreatment responsePharmacological interventionsDisordersPharmacological managementMedicationTreatment optionsNarrative reviewLongitudinal informationResponse rateNalmefene
2023
Gambling participation among Connecticut adolescents from 2007 to 2019: Potential risk and protective factors
Stefanovics E, Gueorguieva R, Zhai Z, Potenza M. Gambling participation among Connecticut adolescents from 2007 to 2019: Potential risk and protective factors. Journal Of Behavioral Addictions 2023, 12: 490-499. PMID: 37335777, PMCID: PMC10316163, DOI: 10.1556/2006.2023.00027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrevalence of gamblingGambling participationPatterns of gamblingSocial supportSocial support programsGambling advertisementsTraumatic experiencesMedia coverageState of ConnecticutSocio-demographic characteristicsAffective concernsSubstance useConnecticut high school studentsGamblingAdolescent gamblingAnonymous self-completed questionnairePotential risk factorsParticipationSupport programsPublic health concernSelf-completed questionnaireCurrent substance useSocio-demographic dataCross-sectional surveyWarrants further studyThe Practice and Feasibility of Screening, Treatment, and Referral for Gaming Problems in Gambling, Alcohol and Other Drugs, and Youth Services
Park J, King D, Wilkinson-Meyers L, Rodda S. The Practice and Feasibility of Screening, Treatment, and Referral for Gaming Problems in Gambling, Alcohol and Other Drugs, and Youth Services. International Journal Of Mental Health And Addiction 2023, 22: 2633-2648. PMID: 36714324, PMCID: PMC9869840, DOI: 10.1007/s11469-023-01010-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInternet-delivered CBTSelf-help materialsRisk of addictionRelapse preventionGaming disorderMotivational approachReferral to treatmentBrief interventionTreatment guidelinesOther drugsGamblingIdentifying peopleRate of referralFeasibility of screeningYouthYouth servicesCliniciansSBIRTAlcoholImplementing SBIRTCBTScreening toolAddictionScreening trainingIntervention
2022
An Exploratory Study of Shopping to Relieve Tension or Anxiety in Adolescents: Health Correlates and Gambling-Related Perceptions and Behaviors
Farhat LC, Zhai ZW, Hoff RA, Krishnan-Sarin S, Potenza MN. An Exploratory Study of Shopping to Relieve Tension or Anxiety in Adolescents: Health Correlates and Gambling-Related Perceptions and Behaviors. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health 2022, 19: 6169. PMID: 35627706, PMCID: PMC9140366, DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19106169.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth correlatesDistress/impairmentCognition/behaviorDysphoria/depressionGambling attitudesProblematic gamblingGambling behaviorBehavioral addictionsNegative outcomesProblematic engagementSpecific correlatesUse of alcoholRewarding behaviorAnxietyHispanic youthPerceptions/attitudesExploratory fashionHigh school surveyGamblingAdolescentsCorrelatesHispanic studentsExploratory studyYouthPhysical fightingAn exploratory study of anxiety-motivated gambling in adolescents: Associations with minority status and gambling, health and functioning measures
Cardwell E, Hoff RA, Garakani A, Krishnan-Sarin S, Potenza MN, Zhai ZW. An exploratory study of anxiety-motivated gambling in adolescents: Associations with minority status and gambling, health and functioning measures. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2022, 151: 445-453. PMID: 35598502, PMCID: PMC9204846, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2022.03.052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProblem gamblingGambling-related measuresRisk/problem gamblingNon-strategic gamblingEmotion dysregulationEmotional dysregulationHealth/functioningHigh school studentsBehavioral correlatesGroup differencesConnecticut high school studentsGamblingRisky behaviorsAnxietyAdolescentsPermissive attitudesFeeling pressureGambling perceptionsMinority statusMotivationExploratory studyDrug useSpecific factorsMinority groupsMeasures
2021
Lottery-Purchasing Adolescents: Gambling Perceptions, Problems, and Characteristics
Zhai ZW, Hoff RA, Howell JC, Wampler J, Krishnan-Sarin S, Potenza MN. Lottery-Purchasing Adolescents: Gambling Perceptions, Problems, and Characteristics. Journal Of Gambling Studies 2021, 37: 1177-1195. PMID: 33528742, PMCID: PMC8326295, DOI: 10.1007/s10899-021-10004-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGambling perceptionsGambling attitudesConnecticut high-school adolescentsProblem-gambling severityPast-year gamblingParental approvalOnline gamblingGambling typesGambling characteristicsLottery productsGambling behaviorGamblingHealth/functioningParenting contextAttitudesPrevention effortsPartnersPerceptionYouthPrevalent behaviorContextNeurobiology of Addiction
Gogliettino A, Potenza M, Yip S, Zakiniaeiz Y, Zhai Z. Neurobiology of Addiction. DeckerMed Medical Cannabis 2021 DOI: 10.2310/cannabis.13044.ChaptersFunctional magnetic resonance imagingBrain functionCo-occurring disordersCognitive aspectsGambling disorderBehavioral addictionsCognitive functionAddictive disordersSubstance addictionDSM-5Substance useNegative consequencesNeurochemical systemsNegative healthVisual representationAddictionSocial consequencesExtant literatureNeurobiologyDisordersCurrent treatment strategiesQuality of lifeMagnetic resonance imagingPositron emission tomographyGamblingNeurobiology of Addiction
Gogliettino A, Potenza M, Yip S, Zakiniaeiz Y, Zhai Z. Neurobiology of Addiction. DeckerMed Psychiatry 2021 DOI: 10.2310/psych.13044.ChaptersFunctional magnetic resonance imagingBrain functionCo-occurring disordersCognitive aspectsGambling disorderBehavioral addictionsCognitive functionAddictive disordersSubstance addictionDSM-5Substance useNegative consequencesNeurochemical systemsNegative healthVisual representationAddictionSocial consequencesExtant literatureNeurobiologyDisordersCurrent treatment strategiesQuality of lifeMagnetic resonance imagingPositron emission tomographyGambling
2020
Excitement-Seeking Gambling in Adolescents: Health Correlates and Gambling-Related Attitudes and Behaviors
Farhat LC, Wampler J, Steinberg MA, Krishnan-Sarin S, Hoff RA, Potenza MN. Excitement-Seeking Gambling in Adolescents: Health Correlates and Gambling-Related Attitudes and Behaviors. Journal Of Gambling Studies 2020, 37: 43-57. PMID: 32691199, PMCID: PMC7854802, DOI: 10.1007/s10899-020-09960-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProblem gamblingProblem-gambling severityHeavy alcohol useAlcohol useRisk/problem gamblingRisky gambling behaviorGambling-related attitudesAdolescent gamblersMotivational characteristicsPsychological assessmentAdolescent riskGambling behaviorNegative outcomesHealth correlatesGamblingAdolescentsCross-sectional dataGambling perceptionsSingle questionHigh school surveyMotivationPerceptionCorrelatesWeak relationshipAttitudesSchizophrenia symptom severity and motivations for gambling in individuals with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
Fortgang RG, Hoff RA, Potenza MN. Schizophrenia symptom severity and motivations for gambling in individuals with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. Psychiatry Research 2020, 291: 113281. PMID: 32763543, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2020.113281.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychotic symptom severitySymptom severitySymptom dimensionsGambling onsetSpecific symptom dimensionsSchizoaffective disorderDifferent symptom dimensionsProblem-gambling severitySpecific symptom clustersCognitive distortionsGambling motivationsContext of schizophreniaElevated scoresDepressed factorPathological gamblingSymptom clustersSymptom factorsMotivationSchizophreniaGamblingPsychotic symptomsPsychotic disordersStructured faceDisordersPositive featuresWhich conditions should be considered as disorders in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) designation of “other specified disorders due to addictive behaviors”?
Brand M, Rumpf HJ, Demetrovics Z, Müller A, Stark R, King DL, Goudriaan AE, Mann K, Trotzke P, Fineberg NA, Chamberlain SR, Kraus SW, Wegmann E, Billieux J, Potenza MN. Which conditions should be considered as disorders in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) designation of “other specified disorders due to addictive behaviors”? Journal Of Behavioral Addictions 2020, 11: 150-159. PMID: 32634114, PMCID: PMC9295220, DOI: 10.1556/2006.2020.00035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPotential addictive behaviorsAddictive behaviorsEveryday life behaviorPsychological mechanismsProblematic behaviorsCandidate phenomenaBehavioral experimentsClinical InterviewNegative consequencesCurrent theoriesPornography useProblematic formsDegree of supportDaily lifeFunctional impairmentDisordersEmpirical evidenceTheoretical modelMultiple scientific studiesNarrative reviewField of researchGamblingBehaviorSocial networksScientific studies
2019
Positive Mood States and Gambling Disorder
Yip S, Wei Zhai Z, Balodis I, Potenza M. Positive Mood States and Gambling Disorder. 2019, 366-379. DOI: 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190653200.013.24.ChaptersPositive valence systemsGambling disorderGambling problemsValence systemsPositive mood statesImpaired impulse controlApproach motivationMonetary rewardsRDoC frameworkNegative motivationMood statesImpulse controlRewardMotivationDisordersSystem constructsRelevant measuresGamblingAdolescentsRelevant featuresLearningConstructsAdult populationPeopleMeasuresPrevalence and covariates of problematic gambling among a US military cohort
Gallaway M, Fink D, Sampson L, Cohen G, Tamburrino M, Liberzon I, Calabrese J, Galea S. Prevalence and covariates of problematic gambling among a US military cohort. Addictive Behaviors 2019, 95: 166-171. PMID: 30928661, PMCID: PMC6574081, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2019.03.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProblematic gamblingGambling behaviorMilitary cohortUS military cohortNational Guard membersAlcohol dependenceSuicidal ideationMinor depressionFrequent gamblingBehavioral outcomesAlcohol useProblem gamblingArmy National Guard membersGamblingVeteran populationGuard membersPerceived general health statusAnalyzed cohort dataDose-response relationshipDepressionNODS-CLiPGeneral health statusBehavioral characteristicsIncreased painSmoking status
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