Indicated prevention of problem gambling among college students

J Gambl Stud. 2004 Spring;20(1):83-93. doi: 10.1023/B:JOGS.0000016705.58903.8f.

Abstract

This research provides a brief qualitative description of the development of an indicated prevention intervention for college student gamblers. The proposed intervention integrates alcohol prevention strategies with elements of gambling treatment. The intervention combines cognitive-behavioral skills-training and motivational interviewing and includes personalized normative feedback, cognitive correction, discussion of gambling consequences, and relapse prevention techniques. Examples detailing all phases of the intervention are provided from interviews conducted in a pilot of the intervention. Preliminary pilot data suggests the intervention shows promise in reducing high risk gambling among college students.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Behavior, Addictive / therapy*
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy* / methods
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gambling / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
  • Psychotherapy, Group* / methods
  • Secondary Prevention
  • Self-Help Groups
  • Students / psychology*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Washington