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Childhood trauma associated with gambling harms in later life

Certain adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with an increased risk of problem gambling, with childhood sexual abuse associated with a two- to threefold higher risk of moderate gambling problems by young adulthood…

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University of Bristol researchers found that certain adverse childhood experiences raise the likelihood of later problem gambling, with childhood sexual abuse linked to a two- to threefold increase in moderate gambling issues by young adulthood. The study, published in Addictive Behaviours Reports, adds to earlier work that has identified a connection between ACEs and gambling harms.

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