Pathological gambling – a pilot study of treatment effects
Authors:
K. Nešpor; A. Scheansová
Authors‘ workplace:
Psychiatrická léčebna Bohnice a Institut postgraduálního vzdělávání ve zdravotnictví, Praha
Published in:
Čas. Lék. čes. 2009; 148: 602-603
Category:
Special Articles
Overview
We describe the changes during the treatment of pathological gambling. 47 outpatients undergoing group psychotherapy participated in this uncontrolled study. Considerable improvements of their financial situation, relationships, sleep quality, concentration and productivity were observed.
Key words:
pathological gambling, therapy, group psychotherapy, outpatient treatment.
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