As Colorado’s leading virtual counseling provider for problem gambling (referred to by the public as gambling addiction), Kindbridge has provisioned access to powerful gambling addiction treatments in the Centennial State. Our customized strategies feature a structured, goal-oriented form of psychotherapy known as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which helps clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns and behaviors to improve emotional regulation and mental well-being. Other effective therapies that may be employed include motivational interviewing, couples counseling, family counseling, and support groups to address underlying issues, triggers, and relapse prevention. We encourage readers – problem gamblers and/or their loved ones – to review a sample of recent treatment outcomes reports to verify the effectiveness of this customized approach:
| Gambling Addiction Treatment Outcomes | DASS-21 Scores |
| Gambling Addiction Treatment Outcomes | Engagement Rates |
Despite impressive success rates across various vulnerable populations (including military and athletes) in the state of Colorado, it is recognized that in some cases, therapy for problematic gambling behavior is not enough. Why? For certain individuals, counseling may not address the deep-seated neurochemical triggers that drive compulsive behavior. Compulsive behavior is primarily driven by neurochemical imbalances (view more) in brain reward and habit-forming circuits, featuring excessive dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine signaling in the striatum, which is a critical component of the brain’s motor and reward systems. Key triggers include intense dopamine surges that reinforce habits, result in a compensatory reduction in dopamine receptors (leading to tolerance and craving), and drive the release of stress-related peptides that create a negative emotional state, forcing the repetition of behaviors. This may be a lot to digest for someone who has arrived here after seeking gambling addiction treatments in Colorado, so we will get to the point. What should one do when therapy is not enough? To account for this, Kindbridge has recently entered into a partnership with Axis Integrated Mental Health, an award-winning Colorado psychiatry clinic (view press release). In doing so, current and prospective clients in CO have gained unprecedented access to the most robust suite of problem gambling support services.
Gambling Addiction Treatments Beyond Therapy That Colorado Residents Have Access to Through the Collaboration Between Kindbridge and Axis
Deep TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)
Deep TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is a noninvasive, FDA-cleared, in-clinic treatment that uses magnetic fields to stimulate brain areas responsible for mood regulation. It is employed primarily for major depressive disorder (MDD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) but early research shows promise in other areas. For instance, Science Direct reports on preliminary evidence supporting the effectiveness of TMS for the treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs). Results of studies showed a significant and large effect of TMS in reducing craving scores, exhibiting high heterogeneity at both quantitative and qualitative levels (view here). What about deep TMS as a gambling addiction treatment? Science Direct also recently reported on a study showing that TMS may be effective in treating gambling disorder via symptom provocation – a technique involving the deliberate, controlled triggering of psychiatric or physical symptoms. Symptom provocation is done to activate specific brain circuits or physiological systems, making them more accessible for targeted treatment and/or diagnostic analysis. The recent study suggested that TMS based symptom provocation may enhance the therapeutic response for problem gambling clients (view data) although more research is required.
Kindbridge’s partnership with Axis offers Colorado residents access to advanced deep TMS that can help accelerate counseling progress.
Spravato (esketamine)
Esketamine (branded as Spravato) is an FDA-approved, fast-acting nasal spray that initially gained recognition in in-clinic treatment of individuals with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) or major depressive disorder with acute suicidal ideation. It acts as an NMDA receptor antagonist that targets the glutamate system (which powers essential brain functions like cognition, memory, and learning) to rapidly improve mood. Early studies (view here) show promise for Spravato in treating gambling addiction, focusing on its ability to disrupt addictive behaviors and reduce cravings to gamble. Research indicates that when used in conjunction with therapy, properly administered Spravato may weaken gambling memories and, for clients with cooccurring treatment-resistant depression, improve symptoms within a matter of weeks.
Kindbridge’s partnership with Axis offers Colorado residents access to advanced Spravato treatment that can help accelerate counseling progress.
Colorado residents who struggle with (or have a loved one who struggles with) casino gaming, sports betting, sports trading, the lottery, et cetera, are encouraged to connect to Kindbridge today to ask about gambling addiction treatments. Reach out via your preferred form of contact below.
