The main types of Gambling Addiction/Disorder, the causes, the modern approaches to pathogenesis of gambling and therapy for gambling addiction are defined in the book. As well as, the non-medication, psychotherapeutic methods for overcoming gambling addiction are discussed. A 6-week self-help/therapy program based on the cognitive behavioural therapy is presented in the book.
The book is intended both for those who are going to overcome their own gambling addiction/disorder by themselves and/or with the help of a specialist, and for the professionals of mental health and related fields (psychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, neurologists, social workers, special pedagogues/educators, and others) who want to help their clients/patients.