Treatment Of Pathological Gambling A Critical Review Of The Literature
As states have moved from merely tolerating gambling to running their own games, as communities have increasingly turned to gambling for an economic boost, important questions arise. Has the new age of gambling increased the proportion of pathological or problem gamblers in the U.S. population? Where is the threshold between 'social betting' and pathology? Is there a real threat to our families, communities, and the larger society? Pathological Gambling explores America's experience of gambling, examining:
- The diverse and frequently controversial issues surrounding the definition of pathological gambling.
- Its co-occurrence with disorders such as alcoholism, drug abuse, and depression.
- Its social characteristics and economic consequences, both good and bad, for communities.
- The role of video gaming, Internet gambling, and other technologies in the development of gambling problems.
- Treatment approaches and their effectiveness, from Gambler's Anonymous to cognitive therapy to pharmacology.
This book provides the most up-to-date information available on the prevalence of pathological and problem gambling in the United States, including a look at populations that may have a particular vulnerability to gambling: women, adolescents, and minority populations. Its describes the effects of problem gambling on families, friendships, employment, finances, and propensity to crime.
Suggested Citation:'Appendix D: Summary of Treatment Literature.' National Research Council. Pathological Gambling: A Critical Review.Washington, DC: The. National Research Council (US) Committee on the Social and Economic Impact of Pathological Gambling. Pathological Gambling: A Critical Review. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 1999. Abstract This article is a critical review of risk factors for pathological gambling categorized by demographics, physiological and biological factors, cognitive distortions, comorbidity and concurrent symptoms, and personality symptoms and characteristics. Pathological Gambling: A Critical Review Committee on the Social and Economic Impact of Pathological Gambling, Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, National Research Council Limited preview - 1999.
How do pathological gamblers perceive and misperceive randomness and chance? What are the causal pathways to pathological gambling? What do genetics, brain imaging, and other studies tell us about the biology of gambling? Is there a bit of sensation-seeking in all of us? Who needs treatment? What do we know about the effectiveness of different policies for dealing with pathological gambling? The book reviews the available facts and frames the intriguing questions yet to be answered.
Pathological Gambling will be the odds-on favorite for anyone interested in gambling in America: policymakers, public officials, economics and social researchers, treatment professionals, and concerned gamblers and their families.
Dissertations and Theses
Title
Author
Sponsor
Portland State University. School of Education.
First Advisor
David Capuzzi
Date of Publication
8-4-1995
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Education (MSEd)
Department
Education
Subjects
Compulsive gambling -- Treatment
DOI
10.15760/etd.6800
Physical Description
1 online resource (3, iv, 206 p.)
Abstract
Pathological gambling is a treatable, but complex addiction. Defined as out of control gambling that disrupts relationships, employment and/or education. People from all social, economic and cultural groups are affected. Pathological gambling is a problem throughout this country, and in Oregon 61,000 people are estimated to have this disorder. There is a lack of information and extensive misinformation about gambling; and gambling has, historically, been considered a moral weakness. Treatment for pathological gambling is a recent development, and still is not widely available. Pathological gambling is pervasive, poorly understood, and costly and deserves further study. Existing literature on pathological gambling, both the profile of the disorder and treatment is thoroughly reviewed. The portrait of the pathological gambler is contradictory. The only clear demographic trend is that the majority of pathological gamblers are men. Psychodynamic theories explain pathological gambling through developmental and psychological determinants. Behaviorists and learning theorists delineate a series of environmental and physiological factors which combine to 'teach' pathological gambling behavior. Researchers who study pathological gambling have enumerated three to four phases of progression of the disorder. There are a variety of disorders and physical problems correlated to pathological gambling, and depression and dual addictions are clearly an issue for many. GA has a high drop out rate and tends to work better for pathological gamblers who have few or no relapses. The intake interview should: initiate the therapeutic alliance, provide crucial data for assessment and diagnosis, and provide information about the nature and scope of the treatment. Individual therapy has a relatively long and respected history as helpful treatment for pathological gambling. Group therapy is a common and effective mode for treatment of pathological gambling. Psychodynamic treatment of is popular and effective, works at achieving abstinence, and helping the pathological gambler make deeper personality changes. Cognitive-behavioral approaches have a role in helping pathological gamblers change irrational beliefs surrounding gambling and themselves. A program which uses cognitive-behavioral, behavioral and psychodynamic approaches in individual, group and family/marital counseling settings designed by author is presented and discussed. The program has four stages and includes an education component.
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/28590
Treatment Of Pathological Gambling A Critical Review Of The Literature Answer
Recommended Citation
Hafner, Karen Lee, 'Treatment Approaches for Pathological Gambling: Review of Literature and Development of New Program' (1995). Dissertations and Theses. Paper 4924.
https://doi.org/10.15760/etd.6800