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- Title
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, EMDR for addiction: A case series.
- Authors
CHANGWOO HAN; HWALLIP BAE
- Abstract
The aim of this case series are to share the therapeutic potential of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing(EMDR) in addiction. This addiction protocol of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing was delivered to pathological gambling, alcohol dependence and food addiction. The therapist gave three 60-min weekly sessions of the EMDR using bilateral stimulation (horizontal eye movements or alternative tactile stimuli) focusing on the hierarchy of triggering situations and the urge to initiate cravings. After treatment, self-reported craving for addiction and impulsiveness were all improved, and all the participants reported satisfaction with the therapy. Accordingly, we suggest that EMDR could be effective for the case of various addictions.
- Publication
Journal of Behavioral Addictions, 2023, Vol 12, p240
- ISSN
2062-5871
- Publication type
Academic Journal