Lesson 44: Gambling Disorder – Behavioral Addiction (Lessons 1561–1580) · Course Catalog

1. Overview of Gambling Disorder
   A type of behavioral addiction characterized by uncontrolled engagement, persistent cravings, and functional impairment.
2. Causes of Gambling Disorder
   The biological reward system, cognitive biases, and social context work together.
3. Treatment and management of gambling disorder
   A comprehensive assessment based on frequency, sense of control, negative consequences, and risky behavior.
4. Psychological mechanisms and reinforcement loops of gambling behavior
   “Maintaining a closed loop of "winning expectations - proximity illusion - loss recovery cycle".
5. The Role of Reward Systems and Dopamine Mechanisms in Gambling
   Intermittent reinforcement makes the brain overestimate the reward, making it difficult to stop.
6. Imbalance between impulse control and risk assessment
   There is a coexistence of immediate reward preference and underestimation of long-term consequences.
7. Economic and interpersonal damage caused by gambling
   Debt, concealment, and a breakdown in trust require early intervention.
8. The comorbid relationship between gambling disorder and anxiety and depression
   Emotional problems can be both a trigger and a consequence, and require coordinated handling.
9. Gambling behavior and avoidance coping patterns
   Using gambling to numb the pain only exacerbates the problem.
10. The Influence of Family Systems and Cultural Factors on Gambling
    Family communication and cultural scripts influence risk and willingness to seek help.
11. An overview of the treatment for gambling disorder (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT)
    Identify biases, reconstruct beliefs, and coordinate with behavioral strategies.
12. Motivation enhancement and phased goal setting
    Use gap exploration to enhance intrinsic motivation and set achievable goals.
13. Behavior modification: recording triggers and self-control exercises
    Trigger logs, delay techniques, and a list of alternative activities.
14. Financial Management and Risk Control Strategies
    Budget caps, third-party escrow, and restrictions on payment paths.
15. Family Communication and Support Reconstruction
    The focus has shifted from confrontation and accusations to support for borders and shared strategies.
16. Establishment of social support and peer support networks
    Mutual aid groups, hotlines, and professional referrals provide external support.
17. Daily exercises and self-monitoring to prevent relapse
    Planning for high-risk situations and tracking emotions, impulses, and behaviors.
18. Emotion Regulation and Stress Management Exercises
    Breathing relaxation, mindfulness, and exercise can reduce stress and lower the impulse threshold.
19. Relapse warning signs and intervention response
    Identify the early endpoints of the "idea-desire-action" cycle and quickly interrupt them.
20. Gambling disorder prevention and recovery support system
    Integrating financial, family, peer, and professional support for a stable long-term recovery.
21. Traditional Freedom Mandala (Supplementary Course)
    “"Traditional free mandala" is the most open form of creation, without presupposing structure, theme or symbolism, emphasizing lines and colors that flow naturally from within.
22. Lesson 44: Gambling Obstacles (Lessons 1561-1580) Course Assessment
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