TABLE 2.
Gambling Variables—Values Represent Means and Standard Errors (Adjusted for Age, Gender, History of Substance Abuse Treatment, and Study Site), Unless Otherwise Noted
| No Suicidal Ideation | Suicidal Ideation Alone | History of Suicide Attempt(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amount gambled in last 30 days ($)* | 1,797 (610)a | 4,037 (719) | 2,474 (927) |
| SOGS score*** | 11.9 (0.32)a | 13.9 (0.38)b | 12.7 (0.49) |
| Cravings for gambling** | 7.0 (0.25)a,b | 7.6 (0.29)b | 8.5 (0.37) |
| Age started gambling | 24.3 (0.88) | 21.9 (1.0) | 22.4 (1.3) |
| Days gambled in past month | 14.1 (0.9) | 13.7 (1.0) | 13.3 (1.3) |
| Current gambling debt ($) | 18,800 (4,000) | 21,500 (4,700) | 12,400 (6,000) |
| Filed bankruptcy (%)* | 11.2a | 24.7 | 21.9 |
| Ever previously sought professional gambling treatment (%)** | 12.6a,b | 23.9 | 27.6 |
a
Post hoc tests reveal differences from participants with suicidal ideation alone, p < .05.
b
Post hoc tests reveal differences from participants with suicide attempts, p < .05.
*
Groups differ, p < .05;
**
groups differ, p < .01;
***
groups differ, p < .001.