A Friend Tells You That She's Been Diagnosed with Gambling

question 146

Multiple Choice

A friend tells you that she's been diagnosed with gambling disorder.She asks you which kind of therapy works best.Based on current research,your BEST response is:

• A) Short-term psychodynamic therapy seems best.
• B) Drugs alone should do the trick.
• C) I'd suggest drug therapy plus cognitive-behavioral therapies.
• D) I'd suggest cognitive-behavioral therapies,biological therapies,and self-help groups.

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