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Controlled gambling for pathological gamblers.

Robert Ladouceur1

  • 1Ecole de Psychologie, Universite Laval, Ste-Foy, Qc., Canada, G1K 7P4. robert.ladouceur@psy.ulaval.ca

Journal of Gambling Studies
|March 25, 2005
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Pathological gambling is common but undertreated. This study explores controlled gambling within a harm reduction framework as an alternative to abstinence-only treatment for some individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Addiction Studies
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Pathological gambling is a prevalent mental health issue with low treatment seeking rates.
  • High dropout rates plague existing interventions for pathological gambling.
  • Abstinence is the predominant, yet potentially restrictive, treatment goal for problem gambling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate controlled gambling as a harm reduction strategy for pathological gamblers.
  • To challenge the exclusive focus on abstinence in problem gambling treatment.
  • To explore alternative therapeutic goals for individuals with pathological gambling.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing treatment models for pathological gambling.
  • Analysis of harm reduction principles applied to addiction.

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  • Conceptual examination of controlled gambling as a treatment objective.

    • Main Results:

    • Controlled gambling offers a viable alternative for a subset of pathological gamblers.
    • Harm reduction provides a flexible framework for managing gambling behavior.
    • Current treatment paradigms may not serve all individuals with pathological gambling effectively.

    Conclusions:

    • Controlled gambling, within a harm reduction context, presents a promising alternative for some pathological gamblers.
    • Treatment goals for pathological gambling should be individualized to include options beyond complete abstinence.
    • Further research is needed to explore the efficacy and implementation of controlled gambling interventions.