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Conceptualizing and treating problem gambling as a family issue.

Jennifer L McComb¹, Bonnie K Lee, Douglas H Sprenkle

¹Purdue University, Department of Child Development and Family Studies, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA. jlmccomb@purdue.edu

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Problem gambling significantly impacts families, yet few therapists receive training to address it. This study highlights the need for systemic approaches to understand and treat problem gambling within family relationships.

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Area of Science:

Family Therapy
Psychology
Addiction Studies

Background:

Problem gambling (PG) is often overlooked in family therapy training.
Limited understanding exists regarding PG's systemic impact on couples and families.

Purpose of the Study:

To conceptualize problem gambling as a family issue.
To review the literature on PG's effects on family relationships.
To encourage systemic treatment approaches for PG.

Main Methods:

Literature review on problem gambling and family systems.
Analysis of clinicians' experiences with PG in family therapy.

Main Results:

Problem gambling has significant ramifications for couple and family dynamics.
Existing treatments often lack a systemic focus for PG.

Conclusions:

Family therapists need training in identifying, assessing, and treating problem gambling.
Systemic interventions are crucial for addressing PG's impact on families.
Further research and clinical attention are needed for this emerging issue.