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Problem Gambling

Friday's Progress Notes - June 17, 2009
Mental Health Information - Vol. 13 Issue 6
Published by athealth.com - http://www.athealth.com

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CONTENTS

1. Pathologic gambling
2. Gambling in older adults
3. Adolescent gambling
4. Effect of gambling on families
5. Group therapy for women gamblers
6. Preventing gambling problems
7. Changing problem gambling behavior
8. Problem gamblers and their finances

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Dear Colleagues,

Gambling is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, fueled by instant accessibility via the Internet. The negative effects of problem and pathological gambling are many. Today's newsletter focuses on some of these important health issues.

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John L. Miller, MD

1. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN
Pathologic Gambling
This article discusses comorbidity, diagnosis, screening, and treatment.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000201/741.html

2. CURRENT PSYCHIATRY ONLINE
How To Diagnose Pathologic Gambling in Older Patients
Pathologic gambling among older patients can lead to comorbid alcohol dependence, depression, anxiety disorders, and medical treatment nonadherence. (Complimentary registration required.)
http://www.currentpsychiatry.com/article_pages.asp?AID=4588

3. PSYCHIATRY MCC
Adolescent Gambling
As compared with adults, adolescents have been found to have high rates of problem and pathological gambling.
http://www.psychiatrymmc.com/displayArticle.cfm?articleID=article233

4. CNS SPECTRUMS
Effect of Pathological Gambling on Families, Marriages, and Children
Pathological gambling is widely reported to have negative consequences on marriages, families, and children.

5. JOURNAL OF GAMBLING ISSUES
Group Therapy for Women Problem Gamblers: A Space of Their Own
Gender-responsive treatments for women experiencing addictions are critical components of treatment.

6. MEDSCAPE
Preventing the Incidence and Harm of Gambling Problems
An increase in prevalence of problem gambling is related to the expanding availability of venues in which to gamble.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/573212

7. IOWA GAMBLING TREATMENT PROGRAM
Choices: A Guide To Understanding and Changing Problem Gambling Behavior
This workbook is intended to be used with the help of a gambling treatment counselor.
http://www.1800betsoff.org/common/pdf/toolchest/choices_toolchest.pdf

8. NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR FINANCIAL EDUCATION
Problem Gamblers and Their Finances: A Guide for Treatment Professionals
The authors discuss the neurobiology of adolescent risk taking and offer a treatment approach for at-risk teens and their parents. (Complimentary registration required.)
http://www.athealth.com/apps/redirect.cfm?linkid=304

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