Imaginal desensitisation plus motivational interviewing for pathological gambling: Randomised controlled trial

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TitleImaginal desensitisation plus motivational interviewing for pathological gambling: Randomised controlled trial
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2009
AuthorsGrant, JE, Donahue, CB, Odlaug, BL, Kim, SW, Miller, MJ, Petry, NM
JournalBritish Journal of Psychiatry
Volume195
Pagination266-267
PublisherRoyal College of Psychiatrists
Place PublishedUnited Kingdom
Publication Languageeng
ISBN Number0007-12501472-1465
Accession Number2010-16790-016. First Author & Affiliation: Grant, Jon E.
KeywordsGamblers Anonymous, imaginal desensitization, interviewing, motivational interviewing, Pathological gambling, Twelve Step Programs
Abstract

Sixty-eight individuals were randomised to either six sessions of imaginal desensitisation plus motivational interviewing (IDMI) or Gamblers Anonymous. Individuals assigned to IDMI had significantly greater reductions in Yale–Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale Modified for Pathological Gambling total scores, gambling urges and gambling behaviour. People who failed to respond to Gamblers Anonymous reported significantly greater reduction in pathological gambling symptoms following later assignment to IDMI. Abstinence was achieved by 63.6% during the acute IDMI treatment period. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
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