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Compulsive gambling, a non-chemical addiction, is increasingly recognized. Treatments include cognitive-behavioral therapy, 12-step programs, and several medication classes, with no single approach proving superior.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
  • Neuroscience

Context:

  • Compulsive gambling is a recognized non-chemical addiction, now classified under "Addiction and related disorders" in the DSM-V.
  • The prevalence and impact of gambling disorder necessitate effective treatment strategies.

Purpose:

  • To review and synthesize current non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment approaches for compulsive gambling.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions.

Summary:

  • Non-drug therapies like cognitive-behavioral therapy and 12-step programs are popular.
  • Pharmacological treatments include antidepressants (SSRIs), opiate antagonists (naltrexone, nalmefene), and mood stabilizers (valproate, lithium, topiramate), all showing comparable effectiveness.
  • Emerging treatments like N-acetylcysteine and memantine show promising preliminary results.

Impact:

  • Provides a comprehensive overview of evidence-based treatments for gambling disorder.
  • Informs clinical practice by highlighting effective therapeutic options.
  • Identifies areas for future research in novel pharmacological agents.