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Update on Gambling Disorder
Elina A Stefanovics1, Marc N Potenza2
1Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA; U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs New England Mental Illness Research and Education Clinical Center (MIRECC), West Haven, CT, USA.
The Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|September 2, 2022
Summary
Gambling disorder affects 0.5% of US adults, influenced by complex genetic and environmental factors. Early identification and integrated treatment are crucial for this often-overlooked condition.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Behavioral Science
- Genetics
Background:
- Gambling disorder (GD) affects approximately 0.5% of US adults.
- The causes of GD are multifactorial, involving genetic and environmental influences.
- GD is frequently undiagnosed and untreated, despite its significant impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current understanding of gambling disorder.
- To highlight vulnerable populations and comorbidities.
- To discuss current and emerging treatment strategies for GD.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of gambling disorder etiology, prevalence, and treatment.
- Analysis of co-occurring conditions and specific population vulnerabilities.
- Evaluation of evidence for behavioral interventions, pharmacotherapy, and neuromodulation.
Main Results:
- GD has complex genetic and environmental underpinnings, with certain groups at higher risk.
- High rates of comorbidity exist, particularly with psychiatric disorders.
- Behavioral therapies are established treatments; medications lack formal indication but show promise, and neuromodulation is under investigation.
Conclusions:
- Effective identification, prevention, and treatment strategies for GD require further development.
- Addressing the complexity of GD, including its comorbidities and diverse etiology, is essential.
- Multimodal treatment approaches, including novel interventions, are needed to improve outcomes for individuals with gambling disorder.
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