Gamblers Anonymous and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies for Pathological Gamblers

Petry, Nancy M.

University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Please address correspondence to Department of Psychiatry, Nancy M. Petry, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT, 06030-3944, USA. E-mail: [email protected]

Journal of Gambling Studies 21(1):p 27-33, March 2005.

Numerous types of treatments for pathological gambling have been described, but two of the most common are Gamblers Anonymous (GA) and cognitive-behavioral therapy. This paper describes some outcome data associated with the two approaches. It also reviews evidence suggesting that a combined intervention may enhance therapy engagement and reduce relapse rates.