Flicky Gildenhuys
Ixande – inpatient treatment Cape Town South Africa, South Africa
Title: Gambling Disorder: Assessment and Treatment
Biography
Biography: Flicky Gildenhuys
Abstract
The recent addition of Gambling Disorder to the DSM V brings focus on the historic trend to treat problem gambling generically along with other addictions, such as substance abuse. Whilst the diagnositc criteria indicates many commonalties with other addictions, certain treatment methods have been shown to be more helpful than others. Beginning with several useful diagnostic assessments, this presentation will then suggest a comprehensive in-patient, as well as out-patient treatment programme.