Psychedelic-assisted therapy for people with gambling disorder

Bibliographic Data

ID21881841
AuthorsPedro Romero (0000-0001-9947-3868, University of Gibraltar), Andrea Czakó (0000-0003-4525-0524, Eötvös Loránd University), Wim Van Den Brink (0000-0001-8301-0121, Amsterdam University Medical Centers), Zsolt Demetrovics (0000-0001-5604-7551, Eötvös Loránd University)
Year2024
Volume13
Issue1
Pages6-11
Publication date2024-03-26
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Behavioral Addictions (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2062-5871 • E-ISSN: 2063-5303
PublisherAkademiai Kiado Zrt. (PUBLISHER • HU)
DOI10.1556/2006.2024.00004
PMID38421388
OpenAlexW4393234491
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited13

Gambling disorder is a severe mental health and behavioural problem with harmful consequences, including financial, relationship and mental health problems. The present paper initiates discussion on the use of psychedelics combined with psychotherapeutic support as a potential treatment option for people living with a gambling disorder. Recent studies have shown promising results using psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) to treat anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and various substance use disorders. Considering the similarities in the underlying psychosocial and neurobiological mechanisms of gambling disorder and other addictive disorders, the authors suggest that psychedelic-assisted therapy could be effective in treating gambling disorder. The paper also underscores the need for further research into the viability and effectiveness of psychedelic-assisted therapy for gambling disorder

Addiction · Anxiety · Gambling disorder · Mental health · Psychiatry · Psychosocial · Psychotherapist · Clinical Psychology · Gambling Behavior and Treatments · Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior · Psychedelics and Drug Studies · Psychology

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