Compared with other populations with addictions, pathological gamblers
have higher levels of negative affect and poor coping. A total of 154
formerly homeless veterans who misused substances were assessed six months
after treatment to determine whether those with a gambling problem (N = 22)
had more negative affect and poorer coping than those without a gambling
problem and whether they were more likely to have unstable housing and
employment. The veterans with a gambling problem had significantly higher
levels of negative affect and poorer coping but did not differ from the
other veterans in housing and employment stability.
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