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An Outcome Study of Gamblers Anonymous

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Ruth M. Stewart  and
R. Iain F. Brown
Ruth M. Stewart
Affiliation:
Western Infirmary, Glasgow
R. Iain F. Brown*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of Glasgow
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∗Adam Smith Building, Glasgow G12 8RT
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Abstract

Retrospective and prospective studies of a total sample of 232 attenders at groups of Gamblers Anonymous suggest that total abstinence from gambling was maintained by 8% of all comers at one year from first attendance and by 7% at two years.

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Brief Reports
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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 152 , Issue 2 , February 1988 , pp. 284 - 288
Copyright
Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1988 

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