Many people dealing with Gambling Disorder are also dealing with co-occcurring mental health and substance use challenges, and yet in most states, treatment for Gambling Disorder remains mostly siloed. Over the past three years, Oregon has been developing an integrated co-occurring disorders treatment initiative that includes Gambling Disorder screening and treatment. This session will discuss Oregon’s strategy and implementation work, models for integrating treatment for Gambling Disorder into a broader behavioral health treatment system, treatment factors, program design, and broader systems issues.

Price: Free for members, $59 for non-members.

This webinar will explore empathetic and comprehensive strategies for discussing gambling and sports betting with young people. Presenter and Community Educator Brittany Sue Hines will delve into the neuroscience behind teen addiction and decision-making, explaining why youth are especially vulnerable to gambling-related issues. Attendees will learn evidence-based communication strategies that promote awareness and informed choices, and will have the opportunity to review new research collected from pre-professional young athletes from Major League Soccer Academies across the United States.

Price: Free for members, $59 for non-members