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Pathological gambling treated with cognitive behavior therapy: a case report.

T Toneatto1, L C Sobell

  • 1Addiction Research Foundation, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Addictive Behaviors
|January 1, 1990
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This study introduces a new cognitive behavioral treatment for pathological gambling, targeting biased beliefs. The novel approach significantly reduced gambling frequency in a long-term case study.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Pathological gambling is a complex behavioral disorder.
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common treatment approach.
  • Biased information processing may underpin gambling behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a novel cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) approach for pathological gambling.
  • To test the efficacy of this approach in modifying gambling-related assumptions and beliefs.

Main Methods:

  • The study utilized a case study design focusing on a single participant.
  • The intervention involved cognitive restructuring to address biased information processing.
  • A 6-month follow-up period was used to assess treatment outcomes.

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Main Results:

  • The treatment successfully reduced the frequency of pathological gambling behavior.
  • The client's gambling decreased from 10 times per month to three total instances over 6 months.
  • The intervention targeted and modified underlying assumptions and beliefs related to gambling.

Conclusions:

  • A novel CBT approach shows promise in treating pathological gambling.
  • Modifying biased information processing and underlying beliefs is a viable therapeutic strategy.
  • Further research with larger sample sizes is warranted to confirm these findings.