# Childhood trauma associated with gambling harms in later life

Source: [Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-11-childhood-trauma-gambling-life.html) · 2026-11-10 · Medicine
Page: https://themorning.science/story/childhood-trauma-associated-with-gambling-harms-in-later-life-9c64e154b27d5825
Kind: research · Impact: medium

## In 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.

## Coverage

- [Childhood trauma associated with gambling harms in later life](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-11-childhood-trauma-gambling-life.html) — Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories, 2026-11-10

Tags: gambling, childhood trauma, adverse childhood experiences, mental health, public health

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