THE USE OF A MODAFINIL COMPOUND FOR THE TREATMENT OF PROBLEM GAMBLING

摘要

The invention is directed to methods for the treatment of problem gambling, impulse control disorders, and/or disorders for which boredom proneness and/or impulsivity are prominent risk factors. The method comprises the administration of a modafinil compound to a patient in need of such treatment. The invention also discloses the use and methods of use of a modafinil compound for the reduction of the primed motivation to gamble, decrease of the reinforcing effect of gambling, reduction of enjoyment of slot machine gambling, production of improvement in inhibitory control following the gambling episode, and production of a more rapid adoption of a low risk gambling strategy.