Printable Brief Biosocial Gambling Screen (BBGS)

We offer downloadable and printable PDFs of the Brief Biosocial Gambling Screen (BBGS) in various languages: English Spanish Brazilian Portuguese Haitian Creole Simplified Chinese Vietnamese

Supporting Families and Friends of a Loved One with Gambling Problems: A Provider’s Guide

Gambling-related problems can lead to financial, social, emotional, occupational, and physical harms. These harms can impact more than just the gambler, causing a ripple effect throughout their social network. In particular, the consequences of problem gambling can impact the gambler’s family, intimate partners, and close friends. As a provider, it is important to be aware … Continue reading Supporting Families and Friends of a Loved One with Gambling Problems: A Provider’s Guide

Treating Gambling Disorder: A Guide for Providers

There are a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches for clients experiencing Gambling Disorder. The available empirical evidence supports the use of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement/interviewing, guided self-help interventions, and personalized feedback. Developing empirical evidence supports the use of some medications for the treatment of Gambling Disorder. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) CBT is one of … Continue reading Treating Gambling Disorder: A Guide for Providers