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What do we know about relapse in pathological gambling?

David M Ledgerwood1, Nancy M Petry

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Connecticut Health Center, 263 Farmington Ave., Farmington, CT 06030-3944, USA. Ledgerwood@psychiatry.uchc.edu

Clinical Psychology Review
|December 17, 2005
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Relapse in pathological gambling lacks a clear definition, hindering treatment research. This study reviews factors influencing gambling relapse, drawing parallels with other addictive disorders.

Area of Science:

  • Behavioral psychology
  • Addiction research
  • Clinical psychology

Background:

  • Pathological gambling treatment is underdeveloped.
  • A consistent definition of gambling relapse is absent.
  • Empirical studies on gambling relapse are limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the phenomenon of relapse in pathological gambling.
  • To explore factors contributing to relapse in this population.
  • To contextualize gambling relapse within the broader field of addictive disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of pathological gambling and addictive disorders.
  • Analysis of psychological, biological, and environmental factors.
  • Examination of treatment implications for relapse prevention.

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Main Results:

  • No standardized definition of gambling relapse exists.
  • Relapse in pathological gambling shares similarities with other substance use disorders.
  • Multiple factors (psychological, biological, environmental, treatment-related) influence relapse.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding relapse is crucial for effective pathological gambling treatment.
  • Further research is needed to define and measure gambling relapse consistently.
  • A multifactorial approach is necessary to address relapse in pathological gamblers.