History
China
What is the common group therapy treatment called?
Gamblers Anonymous (GA)
What is the most common comorbid disorder with Gambling disorder?
Substance use disorder
Billy goes to the casino to celebrate his friends birthday. Billy came with a $100 budget. He loses all of his money playing black jack by the end of the night. He doesn't take out anymore money that night and just hangs out with his friends while they gamble. Is Billy's gambling problematic?
No, Normal gambling
Which gender is more likely to have gambling problem?
Men
Where is the gambling capital of the world?
Macau
What treatment is for family and friends who were affected by the pathological gambling of another individual.
Gam-anon
What is the most common substance used alongside gambling?
Alcohol
Zoe has taken out a cash advance on three different credit cards in the past 2 months. She used the money to place bets on some NFL parlays on the hard rock casino app. Zoe doesn't know much about football so she hasn't won much. But she just knows her luck is gonna change soon, so she opens up another credit card and takes out another cash advance.
Problematic gambling. (no strategy, irresponsible use of money)
Which ethnicity has the highest prevalence rates of PG?
Native Americans
Which state has the highest rate of gambling addiction?
Oklahoma
Which treatment approach can be used to help lower resistance and increase motivation for change?
Motivational Interviewing
Pathological gamblers were more likely to use which drugs?
Heroin, Alcohol, Cocaine
Jessica stops at wawa every morning before work to get a cup of coffee and a $1 scratch-off. She always plays the crossword type of scratch off as she finds it entertaining as she drinks her coffee. Her debts are paid off, she has a great support system, and lives comfortably off her salary.
Not problematic. (key word: entertainment)
What age range is most at risk for PG?
Younger than 29
how many years ago can gambling be traced back to?
Over 4000 years ago
What are 3 barriers/challenges for PG's getting treatment.
Motivation, stigma, co-occurring disorders, financial issues, impulsivity, access to gambling, relapse risk, cognitive distortions, suicide risk.
Elizabeth just lost $10,000 betting on a horse named "Sabrina Carpenter". She has no previous history of gambling. But for the last couple of days she has been telling her friends and family that she is God's chosen one. Elizabeth believed that it was a sign from God that a horse named Sabrina Carpenter was racing because Jesus was also Carpenter.
Not problematic gambling (better explained by manic episode)
How much gambling revenue does the U.S. generate annually?
(10 billion, 40 billion, 70 billion, or 100 billion)
40 billion
What is the most researched/effective treatment approach for PG?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Identify at least 3 causal factors that contribute to PG.
Age, men, unemployment status, cognitive distortions, video games, free alcohol.