Cognitive behavioural therapy with pharmacotherapy for pathological gambling patient: Case report

Kuru E., Özdemir İ., Şafak Y., Tulacı R. G., Türkçapar M. H.

Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology, vol.27, no.3, pp.311-313, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 27 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/24750573.2017.1338820
  • Journal Name: Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.311-313
  • Keywords: Cognitive behaviour therapy, Depression, Gambling disorder, Pathological gambling, Pharmacotherapy, Treatment protocol
  • Uşak University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Pathological Gambling (PG) is a persistent, recurrent, problematic gambling behaviour, leading to clinically significant impairment or distress. Literature studies regarding pharmacotherapy for PG treatment are complicated. Successful and promising results have been obtained with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and pharmacotherapy. In the treatment period with CBT, individual model for gambling behaviour was established and focused on automatic thoughts. Cognitive restructuring was performed and behavioural interventions were used. Also, a relapse prevention plan was devised. The treatment period and effect with pharmacotherapy and CBT of a patient suffering from PG and comorbid depression are discussed in this case report.