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Problem Gambling and Families: A Systematic Review

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In this paper, a comprehensive search of the literature identified and analyzed 30 empirical studies conducted between 1998 and 2013 examining the effects of problem gambling on families, the impact of family involvement in problem gambling treatment, or both.
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Problem gambling is an important public health issue affecting many spheres of the gambling individual's life, including mental health, finances, and family. The family is a topic that has been given little attention in problem gambling research. After a comprehensive search of the literature, this review identified and analyzed 30 empirical studies conducted between 1998 and 2013 examining the effects of problem gambling on families, the impact of family involvement in problem gambling treatment, or both. The literature shows that (a) problem gambling has several adverse effects on individuals, families, and family functioning, and (b) family involvement in problem gambling treatment is linked with better treatment outcomes and improved individual and family functioning. Implications for research and clinical practice are discussed.

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TL;DR: An issue concerning the criteria for tic disorders is highlighted, and how this might affect classification of dyskinesias in psychotic spectrum disorders.
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THE McMASTER FAMILY ASSESSMENT DEVICE

TL;DR: The McMaster Family Assessment Device (FAD) as mentioned in this paperAD is a questionnaire designed to evaluate families according to the McMaster Model of Family Functioning and is made up of seven scales which measure Problem Solving, Communication, Roles and Affective Responsiveness, Affective Involvement, Behavior Control and General Functioning.
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Comorbidity of DSM-IV pathological gambling and other psychiatric disorders: results from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions.

TL;DR: Pathological gambling is highlyComorbid with substance use, mood, anxiety, and personality disorders, suggesting that treatment for one condition should involve assessment and possible concomitant treatment for comorbid conditions.
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