CERTIFIED GAMBLING ADDICTION SPECIALIST (CGAS)

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

1. In diagnosing pathological gambling, the DSM-IV suggests that one should rule out the presence of as accounting for this behavior.
1. a depressive episode
2. a manic episode
3. a psychotic episode
4. a repeat episode
5. a substance use disorder
2. In examining the relationship between suicidal behavior among members of pathological gamblers, they have been found to have:
   1. higher rates of suicide attempts when compared with general population.
   2. higher rates of suicide when compared to those who abuse alcohol.
   3. higher rates of suicide when compared to those who abuse heroin.
   4. all of the above.
3. Which of the following medications has NOT been used to treat pathological gamblers?
   1. Clompramin
   2. Carbamazepin
   3. Lithium Carbonate
   4. Propoxyphene
   5. All of these medications have been used.
4. How effective is the use of eye-movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) in reducing gambling behavior?
   1. no better than placebo
   2. not effective
   3. results are mixed
   4. somewhat effective