Live Webinar June 20 - An Overview to Gambling Disorder and Its Treatment with Dr. Jeremiah Weinstock

Friday, June 20, 2025

12:00 PM- 1:30 PM Eastern/ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Central/ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Mountain/ 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Pacific/ 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Alaska/7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Hawaii

1.5 CE Credits Awarded

$15 Student ABCT Members / $25 ABCT Members / $35 Non-Members

Intermediate level

All prices listed in US currency

Abstract:

Gambling opportunities are rapidly expanding across the United States with many states legalizing sports betting, online gambling, and casinos. Gambling disorder affects about 2-4% of the general population. These individuals, their families, and communities experience significant harms due to their maladaptive gambling behavior. This workshop will review the disorder and its etiology, identify high-risk populations, and discuss evidence-based treatment options for individuals and families. The educational goal of this workshop is to raise awareness about gambling disorder and its treatment.

Presenter Biography:

Jeremiah Weinstock, Ph.D., ABAP is a Professor of Psychology and Chair of the Department of Psychology at Saint Louis University.  He is a licensed psychologist in Missouri, board certified in addiction psychology, and an ABCT Fellow.  Dr. Weinstock is a clinically-focused researcher with funding from the National Institutes of Health and the International Center for Responsible Gaming.  His research seeks to help individuals suffering from addiction make lasting and meaningful change in their lives.  He also maintains a small clinical practice focused on gambling disorder and families affected by addiction.  

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this workshop, the learner will be able to:

1) Describe gambling disorder criteria and common clinical correlates. 
2) Identify two populations that are at a higher risk of developing the disorder and identify at least two underlying factors to contribute to this increased risk.
3) Discuss how motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy can be utilized in treating gambling disorder.

Recommended Readings:

1. Kristensen, J. H., Pallesen, S., Bauer, J., Leino, T., Griffiths, M. D., & Erevik, E. K. (2024). Suicidality among individuals with gambling problems: A meta-analytic literature review. Psychological Bulletin, 150(1), 82-106. https://doi.org/10.1037/bul0000411

2. Pfund, R. A., Forman, D. P., Whalen, S. K., Zech, J. M., Ginley, M. K., Peter, S. C., . . . Whelan, J. P. (2023). Effect of cognitive‐behavioral techniques for problem gambling and gambling disorder: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Addiction, 118(9), 1661-1674. doi: 10.1111/add.16221

3. Rash, C. J., Weinstock, J., & Van Patten, R. (2016). A review of gambling disorder and substance use disorders. Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation, 7, 3-13. doi:10.2147/sar.s83460

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All attendees will receive a certificate of completion when the course requirements are satisfied. Certificate of completion is included in the cost of the webinar

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For more information, contact:

Rachel Lamb, ABCT Membership and Marketing Manager
212-647-1890 ext. 209
rlamb@abct.org

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