Problem Gambling Briefing (LGA / PHE / BBC News / Various)

Summary

International evidence indicates that the increasing availability of gambling opportunities is associated with an increase in problem gambling. This briefing from the Local Government Association (LGA) and Public Health England (PHE) offers advice for local government on reducing the problems associated with gambling addiction.

Full Text Link

Reference

Problem gambling: frequently asked questions. A briefing for councillors. London: Local Government Association (LGA) / Public Health England (PHE), October 2013.

Possibly of interest:

Full Text Link

Reference

Gambling addiction linked to brain reward system. London: BBC Health News, October 19^th 2014.

NHS Demands Action on Gambling Addiction

Urgent action on tackling gambling addiction has been requested by the NHS:

Full Text Link

Reference

NHS tells betting firms to stop ‘vicious gambling cycle’. London: BBC Health News, January 16^th 2020.

Background Information: Gambling Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia

Pathological gambling is understood to be one possible side-effect of Parkinson’s Disease, various types of dementia and Huntington’s Disease; as is evidenced by the following articles.

Ozel-Kizil, E. Sakarya, A. [and] Arica, B. [et al] (2013). A case of frontotemporal dementia with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis presenting with pathological gambling. Journal of Clinical Neurology. April 2013; 9(2): 133-7. Full Text Link.

Delazer, M. Högl, B. [and] Zamarian, L. [et al] (2013). Decision making and executive functions in REM sleep behavior disorder. Sleep. May 1^st 2012; 35(5): 667-73. Full Text Link.

Ahearn, DJ. McDonald, K. [and] Barraclough, M. [et al] (2012). An exploration of apathy and impulsivity in Parkinson disease. Current Gerontology and Geriatric Research. 2012; 390701. Epub July 9^th 2012. Full Text Link.

Javor, A. Koller, M. [and] Lee N. [et al] (2013). Neuromarketing and consumer neuroscience: contributions to neurology. BMC Neurology. February 6^th 2013; 13: 13. Full Text Link.

Ferreri, F. Agbokou, C. [and] Gauthier S. (2006). Recognition and management of neuropsychiatric complications in Parkinson’s disease. CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal. December 5^th 2006;175(12):1545-52. Review. Full Text Link.

Possibly of interest:

Full Text Link

Reference

Gallagher, J. (2017). Prize for cracking brain’s ‘feel good’ system. London: BBC Health News, March 6^th 2017.