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Gambling and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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We continue the analysis of the Add Health data used in Chap. 10 to examine the relationship between gambling behaviors and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is a neurobehavioral condition, affecting 3–10 % of youth and persisting into adulthood in 30–50 % of cases (Richters et al. 1995; Smalley et al. 2003). ADHD accounts for a third to a half of all referrals to child mental health services and is characterized by developmentally inappropriate behaviors, low frustration tolerance, impulsivity, poor organization, distractibility, and a lack of concentration (Richters et al. 1995).

The material in this chapter is based on Clark C, L Nower, and DM Walker. 2013. The relationship of ADHD symptoms to gambling behavior: Results from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health. International Gambling Studies 13(1): 37–51. Used with permission from Taylor & Francis.

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Walker, D.M. (2013). Gambling and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. In: Casinonomics. Management for Professionals. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7123-3_11

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