Impulsivity profiles in pathological slot machine gamblers.

Introduction: In gambling disorder (GD), impulsivity has been related with severity, treatment outcome and a greater dropout rate. The aim of the study is to obtain an empirical classification of GD patients based on their impulsivity and compare the resulting groups in terms of sociodemographic, clinical and gambling behavior variables.

Methods: 126 patients with slot machine GD attending the Pathological Gambling Unit between 2013 and 2016 were included.

The efficacy of Motivational Intervention and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Pathological Gambling.

The aim of the current study is to determine the effectiveness of an individual psychological intervention based on the motivational interview and cognitive-behavioral therapy for the treatment of pathological gambling. A sample of 18 participants, diagnosed of pathological gambling and without any other associated comorbidity, were assessed, attended at the publicly-funded Gambling and Behavioral Addictions Unit (Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa). Median age was 46 years (SD = 12).