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Pathologic gambling disorder. How to help patients curb risky behavior when the future is at stake
Leena M Sumitra1, Shannon C Miller
1Department of Psychiatry, Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio 45401, USA. leena.sumitra@wright.edu
Postgraduate Medicine
|August 19, 2005
Summary
Pathologic gambling disorder is increasingly common due to gambling legalization. Fortunately, clinical experience indicates that this gambling disorder is highly treatable with available, effective interventions.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Pathologic gambling disorder and problem gambling are rising in the U.S. with increased gambling legalization.
- Gambling-related disorders have severe consequences, yet effective treatments are limited.
- Clinical experience suggests high treatability for pathologic gambling disorder.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize gambling-related disorders.
- To discuss available and effective treatments for pathologic gambling disorder.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing studies and clinical experience.
- Synthesis of information on gambling disorder prevalence and treatment efficacy.
Main Results:
- Pathologic gambling disorder is a growing public health concern.
- Effective treatment options exist and are supported by clinical experience.
- Further research into well-studied treatments is needed.
Conclusions:
- Pathologic gambling disorder is a significant issue linked to increased gambling access.
- Despite limited research, the condition is considered highly treatable.
- This review highlights the importance of accessible and effective interventions.
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