2024 Addiction Medicine Board Certification Review Course-2024 - Overview of Gambling Disorder and other Related Disorders

2024 - Overview of Gambling Disorder and other Related Disorders

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The presentation given by Dr. Antoine Douai focused on gambling disorder and related disorders, discussing his background and expertise in psychiatry and addiction. The lecture covered various aspects, including defining gambling disorder, its epidemiology, etiology, neurobiology, and genetic factors. Dr. Douai emphasized the importance of screening and assessment using tools such as the SOGS and DSM-5 criteria. He also addressed the co-occurring psychiatric conditions associated with gambling disorder, such as depression and anxiety, as well as the risk factors and vulnerable populations. Treatment approaches were discussed, highlighting psychosocial interventions like CBT and motivational interviewing, as well as pharmacotherapy, though no FDA-approved medications exist. Dr. Douai also touched on other behavioral addictions, such as internet gaming disorder, and outlined support groups and treatment options for these conditions. Additionally, he stressed the significance of addressing the stigma and barriers to seeking help for these disorders.

Keywords

gambling disorder

psychiatry

addiction

screening tools

co-occurring conditions

treatment approaches

behavioral addictions

stigma