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Effective Treatment and Support for Problem Gambling - Rapid Evidence Assessment

Author: L. Kalbfleisch, D. Baxter, S. McKnight, T. Sztainert & M. Sohail Published: March 2020
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Summary

This report by the Gambling Research Exchange Ontario reviews evidence on effective treatments for problem gambling, to inform future development of treatment services across Great Britain.

Topics covered

  • motivational interventions
  • remote and self-help treatments
  • residential treatment

Key findings

The report shows cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) shows the strongest evidence for treating gambling problems. Combining approaches, like motivational techniques with CBT, appears promising and residential treatment may benefit those with complex needs.
More research is needed on treatments for specific groups like women and ethnic minorities.

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