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- Title
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Pathological Gambling in Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Controlled Study.
- Authors
Jiménez-Murcia, Susana; Bove, Francesca Isabella; lsrael, Mimi; Ste¡ger, Howard; Fernández-Aranda, Fernando; Álvarez-Moya, Eva; Granero, Roser; Penelo, Eva; Vergé, Begoña; Aymamí, Maria-Neus; Santamaría, Juan José; Gómez-Peña, Mónica; Moragas, Laura; Savvidou, Lamprini G.; Menchón, José Manuel
- Abstract
Objectives: The main objective of this study was to compare the clinical characteristics and differences in response to treatment of two groups of pathological gamblers: with co-morbid Parkinson's disease (PG + PD) and without (PG - PD) Methods: Clinical and psychopathological profiles and response to cognitive-behavioral treatment were assessed in 15 PG + PD and 45 PG - PD individuals consulting a specialized hospital Unit. Results: Statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups on a series o clinical variables. PG + PD patients were older and presented later onset of problematic gambling behaviors, lower alcohol consumption and higher bingo playing than PG - PD patients. No significant differences were noted in psychopa thology except for lower measures of hostility in the PG + PD group. No statistical differences were detected between groups in terms of response to treatment. Conclusion: These results may provide guidance for obtaining accurate diagnostic information in pathological gamblers by properly identifying patients with specific needs that may be targeted with treatment.
- Subjects
COMPULSIVE gambling; COGNITIVE therapy; PARKINSON'S disease; COMPULSIVE gamblers; ALCOHOL drinking; ALCOHOLISM; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
European Addiction Research, 2012, Vol 18, Issue 6, p265
- ISSN
1022-6877
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1159/000337442