The Practice and Feasibility of Screening, Treatment, and Referral for Gaming Problems in Gambling, Alcohol and Other Drugs, and Youth Services
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Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) is a comprehensive approach to identifying people at risk of addiction, but its feasibility for gaming disorder is unknown. This study surveyed 88 clinicians from gambling, alcohol and other drugs, and youth services in New Zealand. Results indicated that the most frequent GD screening method was an unstructured interview (61%), but 74% stated they would use a standardized tool if available. Responsivity to the detection of GD was an immediate intervention (84%), and rates of referral were low (28%). Around 50% of clinicians indicated high confidence in administering motivational approaches and relapse prevention. There was strong support for screening training (85%), treatment guidelines (88%), self-help materials (92%), and access to internet-delivered CBT that could be used in conjunction with other treatment (84%). Clinicians appear motivated and willing to implement SBIRT for GD but report lacking necessary training and resources, including access to screening tools and treatment guidelines.Description
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Addiction, Brief intervention, Gambling, Gaming, Prevention, Screening, Treatment, 5203 Clinical and Health Psychology, 52 Psychology, Behavioral and Social Science, Health Services, Screening And Brief Intervention For Substance Abuse, Clinical Trials and Supportive Activities, Substance Misuse, Brain Disorders, Clinical Research, Prevention, Mental health, 1117 Public Health and Health Services, 1701 Psychology, Substance Abuse, 4206 Public health, 5203 Clinical and health psychology
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International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, ISSN: 1557-1874 (Print); 1557-1882 (Online), Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 22(5), 2633-2648. doi: 10.1007/s11469-023-01010-4
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