Pathological Gambling: Etiology, Comorbidity, and Treatment
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This seminal study, written for both therapists and researchers in the nascent field of gambling disorders, offers "an overview of problem and pathological gambling from a psychological perspective." Petry (psychiatry, U. of Connecticut) explores current theories about gambling as a disorder, including its relationship to depression; investigates common risk factors associated with pathological gambling; reviews common treatment methods; and presents her own cognitive-behavioral treatment model. Synthesizing data from numerous related domains in psychology, the author offers a wide- ranging resource for studying and treating a common and largely unexplored disorder. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Ch. 1Introduction3Ch. 2Terminology, prevalence rates, and types of gambling9Ch. 3Assessment35Ch. 4Demographic correlates57Ch. 5Comorbidity of disordered gambling and other psychiatric disorders85Ch. 6Neurobiology and genetics117Ch. 7Pharmacotherapies137Ch. 8Recovery without professional interventions153Ch. 9Therapy for families and significant others175Ch. 10Psychoanalytic and psychodynamic treatments189Ch. 11Early behavioral treatments199Ch. 12Cognitive biases and cognitive therapy209Ch. 13Cognitive-behavioral therapy229Ch. 14Brief and motivational interventions257Ch. 15Prevention : focus on gambling in youth and young adults269Ch. 16Conclusions279
