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Actas Españolas de Psiquiatría 2006;34_2_76-82 - Grupo Txp

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Abstract<br />

Objectives: To analyze the comorbidity of Pathological Gamblers, mainly in disor<strong>de</strong>rs with loss of impulse-<br />

control as Addictions and Personality Disor<strong>de</strong>rs (PD). Also, to discuss about the addictive and impulsive<br />

characteristics of Pathological Gambling (PG), and their implications in prognosis and treatment.<br />

Material and Methods: Cross-sectional study on 162 patients with PG admitted in for treatment in a specific<br />

resi<strong>de</strong>ntial unit. The SCID-I and II were used for the addiction and the PD diagnosis. For the diagnosis and<br />

evaluation of PG the SOGS, AGQ III and the Gambling Severity In<strong>de</strong>x were also used.<br />

Results: The 61,1% of the patients presented some PD, where the Cluster B ones (impulsive group) were<br />

more frequent, followed by C and A ones. 63,3% of patients had had in their lives substance <strong>de</strong>pen<strong>de</strong>nce<br />

criteria, where alcohol <strong>de</strong>pen<strong>de</strong>nce was the most prevalent. The presence of PD is related to the gravity of the<br />

addiction by the <strong>de</strong>pen<strong>de</strong>nce to more than one substance (X 2 =7,15;p

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