Review

Pharmacological Treatments for Gambling Disorder: A Current Review of Literature

Volume: 26 Number: 1 March 31, 2025
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Pharmacological Treatments for Gambling Disorder: A Current Review of Literature

Abstract

This narrative review aims to examine pharmacological treatment modalities for gambling disorder (GD) by analyzing recent literature and identifying significant trends in the field. A thorough examination of relevant literature, focusing primarily on recent studies and reviews, in order to identify significant pharmacological treatment approaches and current trends. Results: The review identifies several pharmacological approaches for GD, including opioid antagonists, serotonergic agents, dopaminergic modulators, glutamatergic agents, and mood stabilizers. Recent studies suggest that opioid antagonists such as naltrexone and nalmefene show promise in reducing gambling urges and behaviors. Additionally, serotonergic agents like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have demonstrated efficacy in alleviating the impulsivity and compulsivity associated with GD. Dopaminergic and glutamatergic agents, while showing some potential, require further investigation for their role in GD treatment. Mood stabilizers, particularly lithium, appear to be beneficial, especially in individuals with co-occurring bipolar affective disorder. Pharmacological interventions play a crucial role in the management of GD, with opioid antagonists and SSRIs emerging as promising options. However, further research is needed to elucidate the optimal pharmacotherapeutic approach and develop more targeted treatments for GD. Integration of pharmacotherapy with psychotherapeutic interventions may enhance treatment outcomes for individuals with GD.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Psychiatry

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

March 31, 2025

Submission Date

May 12, 2024

Acceptance Date

August 27, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 26 Number: 1

APA
Mutlu, E. A., Yontar, G., & Gökhan Aksoy, B. (2025). Pharmacological Treatments for Gambling Disorder: A Current Review of Literature. Bağımlılık Dergisi, 26(1), 94-105. https://doi.org/10.51982/bagimli.1482749
AMA
1.Mutlu EA, Yontar G, Gökhan Aksoy B. Pharmacological Treatments for Gambling Disorder: A Current Review of Literature. Bağımlılık Dergisi. 2025;26(1):94-105. doi:10.51982/bagimli.1482749
Chicago
Mutlu, Elif Aktan, Gözde Yontar, and Begüm Gökhan Aksoy. 2025. “Pharmacological Treatments for Gambling Disorder: A Current Review of Literature”. Bağımlılık Dergisi 26 (1): 94-105. https://doi.org/10.51982/bagimli.1482749.
EndNote
Mutlu EA, Yontar G, Gökhan Aksoy B (March 1, 2025) Pharmacological Treatments for Gambling Disorder: A Current Review of Literature. Bağımlılık Dergisi 26 1 94–105.
IEEE
[1]E. A. Mutlu, G. Yontar, and B. Gökhan Aksoy, “Pharmacological Treatments for Gambling Disorder: A Current Review of Literature”, Bağımlılık Dergisi, vol. 26, no. 1, pp. 94–105, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.51982/bagimli.1482749.
ISNAD
Mutlu, Elif Aktan - Yontar, Gözde - Gökhan Aksoy, Begüm. “Pharmacological Treatments for Gambling Disorder: A Current Review of Literature”. Bağımlılık Dergisi 26/1 (March 1, 2025): 94-105. https://doi.org/10.51982/bagimli.1482749.
JAMA
1.Mutlu EA, Yontar G, Gökhan Aksoy B. Pharmacological Treatments for Gambling Disorder: A Current Review of Literature. Bağımlılık Dergisi. 2025;26:94–105.
MLA
Mutlu, Elif Aktan, et al. “Pharmacological Treatments for Gambling Disorder: A Current Review of Literature”. Bağımlılık Dergisi, vol. 26, no. 1, Mar. 2025, pp. 94-105, doi:10.51982/bagimli.1482749.
Vancouver
1.Elif Aktan Mutlu, Gözde Yontar, Begüm Gökhan Aksoy. Pharmacological Treatments for Gambling Disorder: A Current Review of Literature. Bağımlılık Dergisi. 2025 Mar. 1;26(1):94-105. doi:10.51982/bagimli.1482749