Pharmacological management of gambling disorder: an update of the literature
Expert Rev Neurother. 2024 Mar 1:1-17. doi: 10.1080/14737175.2024.2316833. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Gambling disorder (GD) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent and problematic betting behavior. GD generates distress and impairment, and treatment options include psychological and pharmacological interventions.AREAS COVERED: This narrative review explores existing pharmacological treatments for GD. The following classes of medications were considered: opioid-receptor antagonists (e.g. naltrexone and nalmefene), serotonin reuptake inhibitors (e.g. fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline, esc...
Source: Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics - February 15, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Gemma Mestre-Bach Marc N Potenza Source Type: research