The Division on Addiction publishes yearly Gambling Disorder Screening Day reports that summarize annual Screening Day activities, support, and participation. 2024 Gambling Disorder Screening Day Report 2023 Gambling Disorder Screening Day Report
The Division is partnering with the Everett Haitian Community Center to develop and disseminate culturally relevant problem gambling prevention materials to Haitian community members in Everett, Massachusetts.
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
This research will assess how loss chasing might predict gambling harm outcomes using actual betting records.
This research is designed to reduce potential harms associated with gambling by helping people make more informed decisions related to their gambling behavior.
The Division is working in partnership with the Hoosier Lottery to conduct a study of a new digital protocol for gambling screening and intervention.
A blackjack simulation program.
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
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
The Division will engage in a variety of independent education, outreach, and research activities related to responsible and problem gambling.
