Shared Genetic Contributions to Pathological Gambling and Major Depression in Men

2005192 citationsJournal Article

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Marc N. Potenza · Connecticut Mental Health Center

Hong Xian · Connecticut Mental Health Center

Kamini R. Shah · Connecticut Mental Health Center

Jeffrey F. Scherrer · Connecticut Mental Health Center

Seth A. Eisen · Connecticut Mental Health Center

Abstract

The correlation between PG and MD in middle-aged men appears to be largely influenced by overlapping genetic factors. Future research is needed to determine the extent to which these findings extend to other groups (eg, women), identify specific genes, and generate improved prevention and treatment strategies.

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Gambling Behavior and Treatments Eating Disorders and Behaviors Genetic Associations and Epidemiology

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Published in: Archives of General Psychiatry

Volume 62, Issue 9, pp. 1015-1015

DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.62.9.1015

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Shared Genetic Contributions to Pathological Gambling and Major Depression in Men

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