Non-Substance Addiction

What was the estimated total loss by Australians on legal forms of gambling in 2018-19?

Approximately $25 billion.

What percentage of the world's population does Australia represent while having 20% of the world's pokies?

Less than half a percent.

What is a gambling disorder according to DSM-V?

A pattern of persistent and recurrent problematic gambling behavior leading to clinically significant impairment or distress.

What are the criteria for diagnosing gambling disorder in a 12-month period?

An individual must exhibit four or more specific criteria such as escalation/tolerance, withdrawal, and loss of control.

What severity levels are defined for gambling disorder based on the number of criteria met?

Mild (4-5 criteria), Moderate (6-7 criteria), Severe (8-9 criteria).

How does gambling disorder compare to substance-related disorders?

Gambling disorder shares symptoms like cravings, withdrawal, tolerance, and relapse with substance-related disorders.

What is the role of dopamine in gambling behavior?

Dopamine increases with gambling and affects the reward circuitry in the brain.

What hypothesis suggests that individuals may be drawn to gambling due to an understimulated reward system?

Reward deficiency hypothesis.

What is the IOWA Gambling Task designed to measure?

An individual's approach to risk-taking, impulsivity, and ability to delay gratification for long-term rewards.

What feature is shared between compulsive overeating and drug addiction?

Both compulsive overeating and drug addiction involve the release of dopamine in the brain's reward system.

What does leptin signal in the context of eating and obesity?

Leptin signals satiety.

How does compulsive overeating differ from drug addiction in terms of physiological responses?

Tolerance and withdrawal do not occur in the same way in individuals with obesity compared to those with drug addiction.

What is one significant factor contributing to obesity according to recent findings?

Ease of access to palatable high-fat foods.

What was the estimated total loss by Australians on legal forms of gambling in 2018-19?

Approximately $25 billion.

What percentage of the world's population does Australia represent while having 20% of the world's pokies?

Less than half a percent.

What is a gambling disorder according to DSM-V?

A pattern of persistent and recurrent problematic gambling behavior leading to clinically significant impairment or distress.

What are the criteria for diagnosing gambling disorder in a 12-month period?

An individual must exhibit four or more specific criteria such as escalation/tolerance, withdrawal, and loss of control.

What severity levels are defined for gambling disorder based on the number of criteria met?

Mild (4-5 criteria), Moderate (6-7 criteria), Severe (8-9 criteria).

How does gambling disorder compare to substance-related disorders?

Gambling disorder shares symptoms like cravings, withdrawal, tolerance, and relapse with substance-related disorders.

What is the role of dopamine in gambling behavior?

Dopamine increases with gambling and affects the reward circuitry in the brain.

What hypothesis suggests that individuals may be drawn to gambling due to an understimulated reward system?

Reward deficiency hypothesis.

What is the IOWA Gambling Task designed to measure?

An individual's approach to risk-taking, impulsivity, and ability to delay gratification for long-term rewards.

What feature is shared between compulsive overeating and drug addiction?

Both compulsive overeating and drug addiction involve the release of dopamine in the brain's reward system.

What does leptin signal in the context of eating and obesity?

Leptin signals satiety.

How does compulsive overeating differ from drug addiction in terms of physiological responses?

Tolerance and withdrawal do not occur in the same way in individuals with obesity compared to those with drug addiction.

What is one significant factor contributing to obesity according to recent findings?

Ease of access to palatable high-fat foods.

What mental health disorders are frequently observed alongside gambling disorder?

Common comorbidities include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and other substance use disorders.

How do the physiological withdrawal symptoms of gambling disorder generally compare to those of substance use disorders?

While psychological distress can occur, gambling disorder does not typically present with the same severe physiological withdrawal symptoms (e.g., tremors, seizures) often seen in substance use disorders.

Beyond ease of access, what other environmental and social factors can contribute to problematic gambling?

Factors include extensive marketing and advertising, social normalization of gambling, and cultural promotions like sports betting.