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DRUG THERAPY - Coggle Diagram
DRUG THERAPY
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fiore et al 2004
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NRT are therefore an effective aid to quitting smoking, lessen cravings
SSRIs
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reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety which are often reported by gamblers as triggers increasing the urge to gamble
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SSRIs also reduce impulsivity, as lower levels of serotonin have been found in pathological gamblers
relapse
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this suggests that drugs don't deal with the root cause of the addiction and so are not necessarily an effective long term treatment
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drugs can be
agonists: have the same action as a neurotransmitter, by stimulating receptors
antagonists: stop the action of a neurotransmitter, by blocking the receptor sites
weaknesses
both patches and gum produce cardiovascular changes eg increased heart rate, so need to be taken with care
vaping mimic the act of smoking, there is a risk that this form of NRT simply maintains the habitual behaviour
Hollander et al. 2000
gamblers treated with SSRIs showed significant improvements compared to a control group, demonstrating its effectiveness
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