title: [Approaches in the treatment of pathologic gambling].
abstract: In the treatment of pathological gambling the diagnosis, treatment of the accessory psychopathology and the somatic condition are important. Motivation training, behavioural and reality-oriented therapy, modification of the lifestyle relaxation techniques and yoga proved useful. There is also experience with dynamically oriented treatment techniques self-esteem reinforcement, training of social skills, strategies which promote impulse control, artetherapy, group therapy, provision of relevant information etc. Family therapy is important both for a pathological gambler and his/her relatives. Very important is contact with the family of the pathological gambler for his own treatment and with regard to the needs of his/her relatives. A therapeutic approach common abroad is participation in a self-help group, Gamblers Anonymous.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nespor
mesh_terms: D003192:Compulsive Behavior / Q000628:therapy*; D005715:Gambling; D006801:Humans
vernacular_title: Nĕkteré postupy pouzívané pri lécbĕ patologického hrácství.