Treatment approaches for pathological gamblers

摘要: Outcome literature on the treatment of pathological gambling is reviewed, encompassing psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, cognitive-behavioral, multimodal, pharmacotherapeutic, and 12-step approaches. No properly controlled research has been conducted with psychodynamic or methods, pharmacotherapies require replications larger samples to determine their efficacy. Multimodal approaches have tested most often in inpatient settings, given range methods combined it difficult infer specific efficacy for components. The largest volume outcome focused cognitive-behavioral findings from uncontrolled trials provide support these As a whole, indicates that can be treated highly successful outcomes. Needs further are considered.