Pathological gambling
Pathological gambling is a progressive behavioural disorder in which the person feels an uncontrollable urge to gamble (gambling), disregarding any negative consequences it may generate.
Pathological gambling occurs when a person's gambling causes serious problems.
The person in question lives and acts in function of the game, leaving aside any other type of objective. A non-substance addiction is repetitive behaviour that is pleasurable, at least initially, and that generates a loss of control in the person.
At our Urology and Andrology centre we offer treatment for pathological gambling including the following approaches: behavioural or cognitive therapy and psychodynamic therapy. Behavioural therapy uses systematic exposure to the behaviour you want to forget and teaches strategies to reduce the need to gamble.
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Taking the first step toward recovery is courageous and transformative. If you are trying to overcome an addiction, you are not alone. Our specialized team is here to help. Schedule your consultation with an addiction therapist today.