• Author: Shane W. Kraus
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Double trouble - examining the co-occurrence of compulsive sexual behavior disorder and gambling disorder among two American samples

Abstract: Background and Objectives: Limited research has investigated the relationship between compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD) and gambling disorder (GD). Therefore, …

Beliefs, behaviors, and bets: Impulsivity in Veterans receiving inpatient treatment for gambling disorder

Abstract: Armed forces veterans are at risk of gambling-related problems and harms. Relatively few studies have examined how individual differences in this population might be …

Barriers to gambling treatment among American military personnel: A qualitative study

Abstract: Gambling disorder (GD) poses a significant public health problem, with treatment access frequently hindered by barriers. This study sought to identify the unique internal …

Recovery blindness: The concept of recovery in Veterans with a gambling disorder - A scoping review

Abstract: Purpose of Review: Gambling disorder (GD) presents significant psychiatric challenges, particularly for vulnerable populations like military veterans, who often also face …

Substance use disorders among Armed Forces Veterans with gambling disorder: Insights from an inpatient treatment sample

Abstract: Armed forces veterans are especially prone to experiencing a variety of addictive disorders, including gambling disorder. Even so, gambling disorder in veterans remains …

Comorbid psychiatric diagnoses and gaming preferences in US armed forces veterans receiving inpatient treatment for gambling disorder

Abstract: Armed Forces Veterans are uniquely vulnerable to problem gambling and gambling disorder. Even so, research regarding the full clinical profile of veterans with gambling …

Erectile Dysfunction in a U.S. National Sample of Male Military Veterans

Abstract: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of the most prevalent sexual dysfunctions in men and often co-occurs with physical and mental health issues. Military veterans are at …

Meaning in life as a mechanism between perceived posttraumatic growth and subsequent mental health in OEF/OIF/OND military Veterans

Abstract: Meaning making efforts, such as perceiving posttraumatic growth (PPTG), may relate to mental health (MH), especially when creating meaning in life (MIL). We tested this …

Examining the Clinical Correlates of Overeating and Binge-Eating Behaviors Among U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Pressure to meet U.S. military weight requirements during service may predispose some service members to develop psychiatric disorders such as eating …

Demographic, deployment and post-deployment experiences predict trajectories of meaning in life in OEF/OIF/OND veterans

Abstract: Research consistently links U.S. military veterans' meaning in life to better mental health and well-being. Yet, because meaning in life is usually studied as a precursor …

Post-9/11 military Veterans' adjustment to civilian life over time following separation from service

Abstract: US military veterans face many challenges in transitioning to civilian life; little information is available regarding veterans' reintegration experiences over time. The …

Influences of religiousness/spirituality on mental and physical health in OEF/OIF/OND military veterans varies by sex and race/ethnicity

Abstract: Background: Religiousness/spirituality (R/S) has been associated with greater mental wellbeing in US military veterans, but this work has been conducted primarily with …