Intersections of Substance Misuse and Problem Gambling Prevention

Wednesday, May 14th, from 1:00 PM ET to 3:00 PM ET (Virtual)

Approximately 1 in 10 people with problem gambling disorder report being concerned about their substance use, and research shows that people with a history of substance misuse are at higher risk for problem gambling. There is a complex relationship between problem gambling and substance misuse and a clear intersection between these behavioral health issues. This training explores problem gambling concepts and terminology, the similarities and differences between problem gambling and substance misuse, implications for prevention and intervention strategies, as well as opportunities for collaboration between the substance misuse and problem gambling prevention fields. 

Competency Level: Intermediate 

Length: 2 hours 

Learning Objectives - At the end of this training, participants will be able to:  

• Better understand the complex relationship between problem gambling and substance misuse.
• Identify shared risk and protective factors between problem gambling and substance use disorders.
• Describe collaboration strategies for substance use prevention professionals and the problem gambling prevention field to improve public health and community conditions.

CEUs

Upon completion of the training and receipt of your evaluation survey, participants of Intersections of Substance Misuse and Problem Gambling Prevention can receive a certificate of completion.

The certificate of completion does not guarantee that the hours of participation can be applied for CEUs to your governing board. However, we encourage you to submit this certificate to the appropriate continuing education board.

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The Massachusetts Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling Prevention (MCOEPGP) provides capacity building, training and resource development services to address the prevention of problem gambling and related health issues such as the prevention of substance misuse, suicide and violence. The MCOE PGP approach is rooted in public health and utilizes the social-ecological model – incorporating the individual, family, and community – as a framework for its work. This approach is in alignment with evidence-based practices that require authentic community engagement, the use of an explicit equity lens and addressing the economic and social conditions that influence the health of people and communities, known as the social determinants of health. To learn more about problem gambling, visit our website at https://mcoepgp.org.

Funded by Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Office of Problem Gambling Services