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Understanding and Treating the Pathological Gambler offers a cohesive blend of theory and practical solutions. The first half of this title discusses the history, theories, and evaluation of gamblers and gambling, while the second provides clinicians with interventions based on scientific research for the cessation of abusive gambling.

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Introduction: The History and Psychology of Gambling

Etiology and treatment of Problem Gambling: The Different Approaches

Assessing the Gambler

The Fundamental Principles of Gambling: Independence of Turns

Treatment of the Excessive Gambler: The Cognitive Approach

Treatment of the Excessive Gambler: The Behavioural Approach

Relapse Prevention

Difficulties Related to the treatment: How to Overcome Them

Appendix 1: The South Oaks Gambling Screen

Appendix 2: Diagnostic Interview for Pathological Gambling

Understanding Treating the Pathological Gambler

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    A Paperback / softback by Robert Ladouceur, Caroline Sylvain, Claude Boutin

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 25/02/2002
      ISBN13: 9780470843789, 978-0470843789
      ISBN10: 0470843780
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Understanding and Treating the Pathological Gambler offers a cohesive blend of theory and practical solutions. The first half of this title discusses the history, theories, and evaluation of gamblers and gambling, while the second provides clinicians with interventions based on scientific research for the cessation of abusive gambling.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction: The History and Psychology of Gambling

      Etiology and treatment of Problem Gambling: The Different Approaches

      Assessing the Gambler

      The Fundamental Principles of Gambling: Independence of Turns

      Treatment of the Excessive Gambler: The Cognitive Approach

      Treatment of the Excessive Gambler: The Behavioural Approach

      Relapse Prevention

      Difficulties Related to the treatment: How to Overcome Them

      Appendix 1: The South Oaks Gambling Screen

      Appendix 2: Diagnostic Interview for Pathological Gambling

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