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Motivational enhancement and self-help treatments for problem gambling

Hodgins, David C., Currie, Shawn R., el-Guebaly, Nady·2001·Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology

Abstract

Two brief treatments for problem gambling were compared with a waiting-list control in a randomized trial. Eighty-four percent of participants (N = 102) reported a significant reduction in gambling over a 12-month follow-up period. Participants who received a motivational enhancement telephone intervention and a self-help workbook in the mail, but not those who received the workbook only, had better outcomes than participants in a 1-month waiting-list control. Participants who received the motivational interview and workbook showed better outcomes than those receiving the workbook only at 3- and 6-month follow-ups. At the 12-month follow-up, the advantage of the motivational interview and workbook condition was found only for participants with less severe gambling problems. Overall, these results support the effectiveness of a brief telephone and mail-based treatment for problem gambling.

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Authors
Hodgins, D. C., Currie, S. R., & el-Guebaly, N.
Affiliations
Foothills Medical Centre (CA)
Venue
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
Published
2001
Volume
69
Issue
1
Pages
50-57
ISSN
  • 0022-006X (ISSN-L)
  • 1939-2117
OpenAlex
W2087626170
Cited by
299
References
42
Citations by year
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FWCI
14.27
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Gambling Behavior and Treatments
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
Keywords
problem gambling, motivation enhancement, motivational interviewing, self-help workbook, telephone-delivered intervention, short-term treatment, gambling addiction, treatment effectiveness
MeSH terms
Adult, Canada, Gambling, Humans, Middle Aged, Motivation, Psychotherapy, Brief, Self Care, Treatment Outcome

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