title: Gamblers anonymous and cognitive-behavioral therapies for pathological gamblers.
abstract: Numerous types of treatments for pathological gambling have been described, but two of the most common are Gamblers Anonymous (GA) and cognitive-behavioral therapy. This paper describes some outcome data associated with the two approaches. It also reviews evidence suggesting that a combined intervention may enhance therapy engagement and reduce relapse rates.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06030-3944, USA. petry@psychiatry.uchc.edu
authors.forename: Nancy M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Petry
mesh_terms: D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D016739:Behavior, Addictive / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D007174:Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005715:Gambling / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D010358:Patient Participation; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D016896:Treatment Outcome