Roads to Recovery from Gambling Addiction

Content Type: Monograph

Topics: Treatment and Recovery

Critical information about how people recover from gambling addiction is highlighted in the second volume of the NCRG's monograph series, titled "Roads to Recovery from Gambling Addiction." This publication examines major scientific studies on various aspects of recovery, including formal treatment, self-help options and relapse. It includes research summaries on the following topics:

• Robert Ladouceur, Ph.D., Laval University, on cognitive treatment techniques, such as social skills and problem solving training
• David Hodgins, Ph.D., University of Calgary, on the importance of understanding the triggers that might cause a person to relapse
• Nancy Petry, Ph.D., University of Connecticut Health Center, on the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy and Gamblers Anonymous
• Wendy Slutske, Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia, on the finding that approximately one-third of disordered gamblers recover on their own
• Jon Grant, M.D., J.D., M.PH., of the University of Chicago, on drug treatment options for gambling disorders, including antidepressants and mood stabilizers