Gambling: The Hidden Addiction
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Description
Disordered gambling is seldom assessed for, easily concealed by those affected, yet is responsible for devastating damage to finances, families, and functioning. While research supports the benefits of early intervention, healthcare practitioners often lack training in proper identification, referral options, or intervention pertaining to disordered gambling. This activity will provide an introductory overview of the DSM-5 Gambling Disorder diagnosis to help the behavioral health practitioner recognize the impacts and implications of disordered gambling, as well as any signs and symptoms in the individuals and families they serve.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Ramon Zelaya, LPC-S has been working steadily in the behavioral health field since 2003 in various settings: inpatient, outpatient, university, and private practice. Ramon worked for Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare from 2009-2013, during which he served as counselor and problem gambling prevention coordinator for Clackamas County, OR. In his time at Cascadia, Ramon worked alongside some of the leaders in problem gambling treatment and prevention and provided extensive training to others on problem gambling issues, including a course at the 2013 National Conference on Problem Gambling. Ramon currently serves as Director for Clinical Outreach for TPN.health. assessment and development, community service, leadership development, reentry/criminal justice, chaplaincy, etc.).