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Written question asked by Bishop of St Albans (Bishops (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 13 September 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 September 2023. It was answered by Lord Markham (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 September 2023 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Naltrexone: Gambling

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the efficacy of Naltrexone in the treatment of problem gambling.

Answer

No assessment has been made. The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence is developing a clinical guideline for the treatment of harmful gambling. This will cover psychological and psychosocial interventions as well as pharmacological treatments. The attached document outlines the full scope of the guideline. Publication is expected in spring 2024.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL10159
Session
2022-23
Attachment
Draft Scope of NICE guidance
Subjects
Gambling Naltrexone Addictions
Link
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