Research
Childhood trauma associated with gambling harms in later life
The Brief
- Certain adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with an increased risk of problem gambling.
- Childhood sexual abuse is associated with a two- to threefold higher risk of moderate gambling problems by young adulthood.
- The findings come from new research led by the University of Bristol.
Why it matters
The study links early adversity to later gambling harm, which may inform how clinicians and services screen for and support people at risk.
Who’s affected
- researchers and clinicians in addiction and public health
- gambling harm support services
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- #childhood trauma
- #adverse childhood experiences
- #mental health
- #public health
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…