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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

Overview Brief screens can help people decide whether to seek formal evaluation of their gambling behavior. The 3-item BBGS is based on the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) criteria for Gambling Disorder. Scoring A “yes” response to any single item indicates potential gambling-related problems and the need for additional … Continue reading Brief Biosocial Gambling Screen (BBGS)

At the Division, we believe that Gambling Disorder screening is for everyone. That’s why we created a Brief Biosocial Gambling Screen (BBGS) pocket screener. The Division provides these to the public *free of charge*. Pocket screeners are available in English, Spanish, simplified Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Haitian Creole, and Vietnamese. To order, send us an email at … Continue reading BBGS Pocket Screener

The BBGS e-Screener is an e-version of the Brief Biosocial Gambling Screen, a tool designed to help people decide whether to seek formal evaluation of their gambling behavior.

Gambling Self-check Brief screens can help people understand their relationship with gambling and decide whether to consider changing their gambling behavior. To screen for potential gambling-related problems, please ask yourself the following questions. Getting Help Thinking of adjusting, cutting back, or stopping gambling? There are many resources that can help. These include: One-page Resources Downloadable … Continue reading Break the Ice: Talk about Gambling Problems

Whether you’re hosting an event on Screening Day or simply supporting the goals of this initiative, you can do your part to get the word out! You can: Host a Screening Day event Promote your Screening Day event Encourage self-screening with the e-BBGS, a free digital resource Raise awareness about Gambling Disorder and the importance … Continue reading Screening Day Promotion Guide

We are 3+ years into the COVID-19 pandemic and providers across the country are reeling from the ripple effects on their own and their patients’ mental health. With heightened stress across all populations, we are seeing an increase in drinking, gambling, and other risky behaviors. Now is such an important time to screen for Gambling … Continue reading Screening for Gambling Disorder during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Screening for Gambling Disorder with the Brief Biosocial Gambling Screen (BBGS) is easy, but knowing what to do when a client screens positive can be a challenge. Identify the local, state, or national organizations you will refer clients to in advance to be prepared on Screening Day. If your organization regularly screens for gambling… Follow … Continue reading Screening Positive for Gambling Disorder: Guidance for Providers

Welcome to the Division on Addiction’s Gambling Disorder Screening Day: A Guide for Screeners. This guide will help you plan for the upcoming event and feel prepared when Screening Day arrives. As always, feel free to reach out to info@divisiononaddiction.org with any questions. An Introduction to Screening Day Screening Day is an annual, one-day event … Continue reading Gambling Disorder Screening Day: A Guide for Screeners

This initiative is designed to advance healthy communities across Massachusetts and beyond.