Pathological gambling : etiology, comorbidity, and treatment / Nancy M. Petry.
| Author/creator | Petry, Nancy M. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, ©2005. |
| Description | x, 417 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | 1. Foundations for understanding. Introduction -- Terminology, prevalence rates, and types of gambling -- Assessment -- 2. Etiology. Demographic correlates -- Comorbidity of disordered gambling and other psychiatric disorders -- Neurobiology and genetics -- 3. Research on interventions. Pharmacotherapies -- Recovery without professional interventions -- Therapy for families and significant others -- Psychoanalytic and psychodynamic treatments -- Early behavioral treatments -- Cognitive biases and cognitive therapy -- 4. A treatment model -- Cognitive-behavioral therapy -- Brief and motivational interventions -- 5. Conclusions. Prevention: focus on gambling in youth and young adults -- Conclusions. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 351-388) and indexes. |
| LCCN | 2004014279 |
| ISBN | 1591471737 : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | WM 190 P498P 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |