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Self-directed interventions for gambling disorder
Max W Abbott. Curr Opin Psychiatry. 2019 Jul.
Abstract
Purpose of review: To assess recent developments in self-directed interventions for gambling disorder and at-risk gambling.
Recent findings: Relevant reviews and meta-analyses were published during 2017 and 2018. These reviews assess the nature and efficacy of self-directed and largely self-directed interventions including self-change, assisted self-change and mutual aid support groups. Additional reviews cover government and industry strategies to reduce harm including gambling venue and site self-exclusion and a variety of responsible gambling and consumer protection measures. Further studies were published that advanced understanding of self-directed and related interventions and identified priorities for development and research.
Summary: There is variable support for the effectiveness of the foregoing interventions. Some appear to achieve outcomes comparable with professionally delivered therapies. Research is required using more robust designs, larger and more diverse samples and longer follow-up to demonstrate effectiveness and provide a basis for matching at-risk and problem gamblers to interventions of different types and intensity.
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