Is Gambling A Genetic Disease
STUDY TITLE: Genome-wide Association Study of a Quantitative Disordered Gambling Trait
Common Genetic Diseases
SUMMARY: Discovery of 6 genetic variants associated with the development of gambling disorders.
This was the first study that brought together subjects with a gambling disorder and compared them with their non-addict siblings, as well as with a control group. Siblings show similarities The findings of the study show that the siblings of addicts are more impulsive and more willing to take risks than other individuals, represented by the. Abstract Pathological gambling (PG) is an impulse control disorder and a model ‘behavioral’ addiction. Familial factors have been observed in clinical studies of pathological gamblers, and twin studies have demonstrated a genetic influence contributing to the development of PG.
“I believe pathological gambling is as damaging and as dramatic in its consequences as alcohol dependence or any other addictive disorder.” New Finding In Dr. Goudriaan’s study, 31 people in the Netherlands underwent fMRI scans during a gambling game to assess brain activity when expecting monetary wins or losses. Family isn’t just a genetic influence. If you’re around family or friends who have a gambling disorder, you may develop one as well. Changes to the brain. Addiction changes your brain. When you do something pleasurable, your brain releases dopamine. Gambling causes your brain to release more dopamine than it normally would, according to an.
OVERVIEW: When most people think of gambling, they typically think of casinos or lottery tickets. But, gambling comes in many more forms. Even activities such as playing bingo can be considered forms of gambling. While gambling is common, gambling disorders can affect an individual’s life and well-being. Signs of gambling disorders include needing to bet increasing amounts of money to feel excited, being unable to quit, and jeopardizing work or relationships because of gambling. Overall, the heritability of gambling disorders may be well over 50%. To identify genetic variants associated with gambling disorders, this study analyzed genetic data of over 1300 Caucasian individuals. The researchers found 6 variants across 4 unique regions of the genome. One of the discovered variants was in the MT1X gene, which has previously been linked to alcohol and opioid addiction.
DID YOU KNOW? A 2004 study found that individuals living within 10 miles of a casino had a rate of gambling disorders nearly double the rate of individuals living further away. [SOURCE]
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DISORDERED GAMBLING-ASSOCIATED VARIANTS: rs8064100, rs12237653, rs11060738, rs10812227, rs9383153, rs12305135
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
What is a gambling disorder?
The chemistry of addiction (Video)
Genetic Diseases List
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