Pathological gambling

Pathological gambling is a behavioral addiction in which the person experiences a persistent and recurrent need to gamble, despite severe negative financial, personal, and social consequences. This uncontrollable impulse leads to a significant deterioration of daily life, relationships, and general well-being. Despite attempts to cut down or stop, the gambling behavior persists. The causes are complex, involving an interaction between psychological and social factors, and individual predispositions. For this reason, a timely diagnosis and a targeted treatment pathway always require a careful specialist assessment.

Our approach to pathological gambling is based on an accurate diagnostic assessment aimed at identifying the extent of the problem, the triggers, and the personal, social, and financial consequences. We recognize the importance of an individualized treatment pathway, primarily psychotherapeutic, which focuses on interrupting the gambling behavior and developing new coping strategies. The goal is to help the person understand the dynamics underlying the gambling, manage impulses and the urge to gamble, and rebuild their personal and relational resources. We offer targeted support to address relapses, restore financial stability, and recover a full quality of life.