Examining Neural Reactivity to Gambling Cues in the Age of Online Betting

Overview

Journal Curr Behav Neurosci Rep

Specialty Social Sciences

Date 2019 Aug 10

PMID 31396472

Citations 6

Authors

Damien Brevers

Guillaume Sescousse

Pierre Maurage

Joel Billieux

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Abstract

Purpose Of Review: The goal of this review is to provide new insights as to how and why functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) research on gambling cue reactivity can contribute to significant progress towards the understanding of gambling disorder. After having offered a detailed description of experimental paradigms and a comprehensive summary of findings related to gambling cue reactivity, the present review suggests methodological avenues for future research.

Recent Findings: The fMRI literature on problem gambling has identified the main neural pathways associated with reactivity to gambling cues. Yet, the current knowledge on the key factors underlying cue reactivity in gambling is still very incomplete. Here, we suggest that the recent expansion of online sports betting calls for a new line of research offering a fine-grained and up-to-date approach of neural cue reactivity in gambling disorder.

Summary: Experimental designs that investigate individual-specific and study-specific factors related to sports betting have the potential to foster progress towards efficient treatment and prevention of gambling disorder.

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