CBC News – craving in problem gambling
Eve Limbrick-Oldfield, from the Centre for Gambling Research at UBC, discusses their new paper on craving and the insula in problem gambling. Broadcast 3rd January 2017 more
Roundhouse Radio – UBC Study Finds Gambling And Drug Addiction Activate Brain In Similar Ways
A UBC psychology study has identified similarities in the brain activity of drug addicts and problem gamblers that could help improve treatment for those that struggle with a gambling addiction. Researchers at the university’s Centre for Gambling Research say a part of the brain responsible for cravings, known as the insula and the prefrontal cortex, […]
Metro News – Gambling addiction triggers same part of brain as drug addiction: UBC study
The finding could help rehab centres measure the effectiveness of treatments, something that is currently difficult. more
Vancouver Sun – Gambling, alcohol, drug addictions share brain circuitry
Gambling addicts are being given a drug that curbs alcohol and heroin cravings in an experiment conducted by researchers at UBC’s Centre for Gambling Research. more
Pulse FM – Craving in gambling disorder
Eve Limbrick-Oldfield from the Centre for Gambling Research at UBC discusses the teams new study on craving in problem gambling. Broadcast 4th January 2017 more
Roundhouse Radio – Craving in gambling disorder
Broadcast on 6th January 2017, Eve Limbrick-Oldfield discusses new research on craving in gambling disorder more
CFAX 1070 – Eve Limbrick-Oldfield on craving in problem gamblers
Dr. Limbrick-Oldfield talks about a recent study investigating craving responses in problem gamblers. more
Global News – Craving in problem gambling
Luke Clark and Eve Limbrick-Oldfield talk about their new research study investigating the brain response to craving in problem gambling. more
Nautilus Magazine – How Designers Engineer Luck Into Video Games
The responsibilities and challenges of programmed luck more
The Centre for Gambling Research at UBC discovers new treatments for problem gamblers
After looking at images of slot machines and roulette, problem gamblers experience increased activity in the same part of the brain that lights up when drug addicts have cravings, according to a new study out of the Centre for Gambling Research at UBC. The findings, published today in Translational Psychiatry, suggest that this part of […]