Effectiveness of a web-based self-help tool to reduce problem gambling: A randomized controlled trial

Boumparis, Nikolaos; Baumgartner, Christian; Malischnig, Doris; Wenger, Andreas; Achab, Sophia; Khazaal, Yasser; Keough, Matthew T; Hodgins, David C; Bilevicius, Elena; Single, Alanna; Haug, Severin; Schaub, Michael P

doi:10.1556/2006.2023.00045

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Boumparis, N., Baumgartner, C., Malischnig, D., Wenger, A., Achab, S., Khazaal, Y., Keough, M. T., Hodgins, D. C., Bilevicius, E., Single, A., Haug, S., & Schaub, M. P. (2023). Effectiveness of a web-based self-help tool to reduce problem gambling: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Behavioral Addictions, 12(3), 744–757. https://doi.org/10.1556/2006.2023.00045

Abstract

Background and AimsProblem gambling constitutes a public health concern associated with psychopathological comorbidity, substance use, and financial difficulties. Most individuals with gambling problems avoid counseling services due to perceived stigma and their preference for self-reliance. Treatment accessibility could be improved through web-based interventions.MethodsWe recruited 360 individuals with gambling problems and randomized them to a web-based intervention (n = 185) or an active control group consisting of a self-help man