Substance Use and Problem Gambling Interventions for People With Intellectual Disability: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

People with intellectual disability (ID) face increased vulnerability to addictive behaviours, yet effective interventions are under-researched. This study aimed to systematically review existing interventions for substance use and problem gambling in this population.

Methods

Following PRISMA guidelines, we searched Web of Science, PsycINFO and CENTRAL for studies on substance use or gambling tailored for people with ID. Two independent reviewers synthesised the data and assessed the methodological quality using established tools.

Results

Sixteen studies were included: three randomised controlled trials (RCTs), six non-randomised trials and seven case studies. Most studies involved small samples of male adults with mild ID, focusing on tobacco (n = 6), po

SUBMITTER: Udeanu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12576368 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature