Evaluation and treatment of pathological gambling

J Gambl Stud. 2005 Spring;21(1):35-42. doi: 10.1007/s10899-004-1920-z.

Abstract

The aim of this article was to describe a model for evaluating and implementing cognitive-behavioral treatment for pathological gambling. The model takes into account the fact that pathological gamblers form a heterogeneous group with varied biopsychosocial characteristics.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Behavior Therapy / methods*
  • Behavior, Addictive / diagnosis*
  • Behavior, Addictive / psychology
  • Behavior, Addictive / therapy*
  • Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders / psychology
  • Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders / therapy*
  • Evidence-Based Medicine*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gambling / psychology
  • Humans
  • Patient Participation
  • Program Evaluation
  • Secondary Prevention
  • Treatment Outcome