Psychiatrist Vadim Gagin from the Bekhtereva Institute of the Human Brain says that to overcome gambling addiction, that is, gambling addiction for money, it is necessary to resort to psychotherapy. He emphasizes that pills will not help change thinking, so psychotherapy is a more effective method of dealing with this addiction.
Group psychotherapy is considered the most effective way to treat gambling addiction. What is important here is the sense of support that will come from other addicts who can cope with the problem more successfully. Gagin states that in group psychotherapy, addicts are able to accept their dependence on others, are mutually supported, and can share their experiences.
It is important to provide help and support not only to the addict but also to their relatives. Relatives can get support in special groups where they are taught to understand the behavior and reactions of a person who starts gambling and loses control over this process. Such groups help to cope with difficulties that arise in the family due to gambling addiction.
Source: Ferra
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