Editing Problem gambling (section)

==== Similarities to other disorders ====
Pathological gambling is similar to many other impulse-control disorders such as [[kleptomania]].<ref>{{cite report |url=http://www.austgamingcouncil.org.au/images/pdf/eLibrary/631.pdf |title=What do We Know About Gambling and Problem Gambling in New Zealand? |last=Abbott |first=Max |date=June 2001 |publisher=The New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs |page=28 |access-date=July 26, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321001832/http://www.austgamingcouncil.org.au/images/pdf/eLibrary/631.pdf |archive-date=March 21, 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> According to evidence from both community- and clinic-based studies, individuals who are pathological gamblers are highly likely to exhibit other psychiatric problems concurrently, including [[substance use disorder]]s, [[mood disorder|mood]] and [[anxiety disorder]]s, or [[personality disorder]]s.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Black |first1=Donald |last2=Shaw |first2=Martha |date=October 2008 |title=Psychiatric Comorbidity Associated With Pathological Gambling |url=https://pro.psychcentral.com/psychiatric-comorbidity-associated-with-pathological-gambling/ |journal=Psychiatric Times |volume=25 |issue=12}}</ref>
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There is a partial overlap in diagnostic criteria between problem gambling and substance use disorders; pathological gamblers are also likely to have a substance use disorder. The "telescoping phenomenon" reflects the rapid development from initial to problematic behavior in women compared with men. This phenomenon was initially described for alcoholism, but it has also been applied to pathological gambling. Also, biological data support a relationship between pathological gambling and substance use disorder.<ref name="grant2006">{{cite journal |last1=Grant |first1=Jon E. |last2=Kim |first2=Suck Won |date=2006-09-01 |title=Medication Management of Pathological Gambling |journal=Minnesota Medicine |volume=89 |issue=9 |pages=44–48 |issn=0026-556X |pmc=1857322 |pmid=17024925}}</ref> A comprehensive UK Gambling Commission study from 2018 has also hinted at the link between gambling addiction and a reduction in physical activity, poor diet, and overall well-being. The study links problem gambling to a myriad of issues affecting relationships, and social stability.