Heinz Andreas, Romanczuk-Seiferth Nina, Potenza Marc N. (eds.) Gambling Disorder

Springer, 2019. — 318 p. — ISBN: 978-3-030-03058-2This book provides an overview of the state of the art in research on and treatment of gambling disorder. As a behavioral addiction, gambling disorder is of increasing relevance to the field of mental health. Research conducted in the last decade has yielded valuable new insights into the characteristics and etiology of gambling disorder, as well as effective treatment strategies. The different chapters of this book present detailed information on the general concept of addiction as applied to gambling, the clinical characteristics, epidemiology and comorbidities of gambling disorder, as well as typical cognitive distortions found in patients with gambling disorder. In addition, the book includes chapters discussing animal models and the genetic and neurobiological underpinnings of the disorder. Further, it is examining treatment options including pharmacological and psychological intervention methods, as well as innovative new treatment approaches. The book also discusses relevant similarities to and differences with substance-related disorders and other behavioral addictions. Lastly, it examines gambling behavior from a cultural perspective, considers possible prevention strategies and outlines future perspectives in the field.What Is an Addiction?
Gambling Disorder as a Clinical Phenomenon
The Epidemiology of Gambling Disorder
Cognitive Distortions in Disordered Gambling
Genetic and Environmental Contributions to Risk for Disordered Gambling
Animal Models of Gambling-Related Behaviour
The Neurobiology of Gambling Disorder: Neuroscientific Studies and Computational Perspectives
Pharmacological Interventions in Gambling Disorder
Psychological Interventions in Gambling Disorder
Innovative Treatment Approaches in Gambling Disorder
Similarities and Differences between Gambling Disorder and other Addiction-like Behaviors
Gambling Disorder and Substance-Related Disorders: Similarities and Differences
Roles of Culture in Gambling and Gambling Disorder
Preventing Adolescent Gambling Problems
Gambling Disorder: Future Perspectives in Research and Treatment