Gambling Disorder: A Clinical Guide to Treatment is a systematic,
eloquent, and exhaustive examination of the etiology,
psychopathology, neurobiology, and treatment of the disorder, which
was reclassified for DSM-5. Building on its 2004 predecessor,
Pathological Gambling, which was groundbreaking for its era, the
second edition has been thoroughly restructured and is designed to
prepare clinicians to diagnose, treat, and-most important of
all-understand their patients with the disorder. More common than
previously supposed, gambling disorder is associated with decreased
self-esteem, comorbid substance use disorders, financial and legal
difficulties, relationship and family stress, and suicidality. Yet,
many clinicians are unaware of the personal and social consequences
of this disorder, as well as its implications for public health.
Accordingly, the book provides a detailed look at the effects of
gambling on societal, familial, and individual health and
well-being and prepares clinicians to accurately assess their
patients and provide effective treatments. As befits a field that
has been the recent focus of so much innovative and promising
research, the new edition boasts a fresh roster of contributors,
each of whom bring special insight to their areas of expertise.
Noteworthy topics include: * Currently available screening and
assessment instruments for diagnosing gambling disorder and
monitoring symptom change are discussed in-depth, including
psychometric properties, norms, administration methods, and scoring
and interpretation of each instrument. * Online gambling and
gambling-gaming convergence is considered in a new chapter, which
explores the complex interplay between gambling and technology.
Highlighted issues include the growth of interactive platforms,
role of new player experiences and reward structures, tailoring of
products to individuals, and integration into other online
activities, such as gaming and social media.* Gender differences in
epidemiology, phenomenology, psychiatric comorbidity, and biology
have been identified among patients with gambling disorder, with
important treatment implications. Similarly, older adults and young
people can exhibit significant differences in behavior. These are
explored in separate, clinically rich, chapters.* The always
evolving field of gambling and criminal/legal issues is explored in
a chapter on forensic issues in gambling, which examines the
relationship of gambling disorder to antisocial personality
disorder and domestic abuse, and looks at the interface between
gambling and the legal system.* Tremendous advances in the
treatment of gambling disorder have been made since the last
edition, and these are reflected in comprehensive chapters on
psychosocial and pharmacological treatments. Full of expert
clinical knowledge and cutting-edge research, Gambling Disorder: A
Clinical Guide to Treatment is the clinician's comprehensive guide
to helping patients with gambling disorder find relief from this
disabling disorder.
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