Cortisol rise following awakening among problem gamblers: Dissociation from comorbid symptoms of depression and impulsivity

Journal of Gambling Studies

Volumn 24, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 79-90

  Wohl, Michael Jeremy Adam ^a   Matheson, Kim ^a   Young, Matthew M ^a   Anisman, Hymie ^a  

^a CARLETON UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Cortisol; Depression; Gambling; Impulsivity

Indexed keywords

HYDROCORTISONE;

ADULT; ARTICLE; CIRCADIAN RHYTHM; COMPARATIVE STUDY; COMPULSION; DEPRESSION; FEMALE; HEALTH STATUS; HUMAN; MALE; MENTAL STRESS; METABOLISM; MIDDLE AGED; QUESTIONNAIRE; SECRETION;

ADULT; CIRCADIAN RHYTHM; COMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR; DEPRESSION; FEMALE; HEALTH STATUS; HUMANS; HYDROCORTISONE; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; QUESTIONNAIRES; STRESS, PSYCHOLOGICAL;

EID: 37749033025     PISSN: 10505350     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10899-007-9080-6     Document Type: Article

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