Childhood trauma associated with gambling harms in later life
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University of Bristol-led research found that some adverse childhood experiences are associated with greater risk of problem gambling in young adulthood. Childhood sexual abuse was linked to a two- to threefold higher risk of moderate gambling problems.
Certain adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with an increased risk of problem gambling, with childhood sexual abuse associated with a two- to threefold higher risk of moderate gambling problems by young adulthood, according to new University of Bristol-led research. The findings are published in Addictive Behaviours Reports.
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