Adolescent gambling and drug use

Author(s): Sutherland, I.

Journal/Book: J Community Appl Social Psych. 1998; 8: Baffins Lane Chichester, W Sussex PO19 1UD, England. John Wiley & Sons Ltd. 423-427.

Abstract: In this study, 4516 adolescents (aged 11-16 years) completed a questionnaire examining the relationship between underage National Lottery gambling, underage scratchcard gambling, cigarette smoking, drinking alcohol and drug use. It was found that these behaviours were closely linked. Adolescent gamblers reported that they were significantly more likely to drink alcohol (particularly 'alcopops'), smoke tobacco and take drugs compared to non-gamblers.

Note: Article Griffiths M, Nottingham Trent Univ, Div Psychol, Burton St, Nottingham NG1 4BU, ENGLAND

Keyword(s): gambling; adolescence; drug use; alcohol; smoking

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