Gambling in Ireland: profile of treatment episodes from a national treatment reporting system

Published: 01 May 2022
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Globally, problem gambling prevalence is estimated at between 0.1% and 5.8%. Problem gambling can have many negative consequences; including on physical, and psychological health, and social functioning. There is a need to better understand treatment uptake as only a small proportion seek treatment. This is the first Irish national study using routinely gathered health surveillance data to describe treated problem gambling. Results will inform service policy and planning.

Publication type
Journal article
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISSN Number
0790-9667 (Print), 2051-6967 (Online)
Journal
Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine 2022:1–8