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.
This international grassroots movement was started by the Division in 2014 to provide education about and support providers in the identification of Gambling Disorder.
Gambling Disorder Screening Day is Tuesday, March 11, 2025 This year’s Screening Day Toolkit has even more free resources to make hosting Screening Day easier than ever. Any provider or organization can host. Registration is not required to use these free resources. If you are interested in becoming a registered host this year, email info@divisiononaddiction.org.
The Division on Addiction offers a variety of problem gambling-related tools and resources, also available in its comprehensive Gambling Disorder Screening Day Toolkit, which has been implemented worldwide. What is Gambling Disorder? One-page article describing Gambling Disorder from a mental health perspective Gambling Resources & Referrals Additional problem gambling information and support provided by Cambridge Health … Continue reading Problem Gambling Tools & Resources
Gambling is betting something valuable on an event that is determined by chance. The gambler hopes that he or she will ‘win,’ and gain something of value. Once placed, a bet cannot be taken back. When most people think of gambling, they think of slots machines and casinos. But, it’s important to understand that playing … Continue reading What Is Gambling Disorder?
Why Screen for Gambling Disorder? Gambling Disorder leads to financial, emotional, social, occupational, and physical harms. Gambling Disorder affects about 1% of the general population, and subclinical past year gambling-related problems affect 2 – 3% of the general population. As much as 10% of primary care patients report lifetime Gambling Disorder, and an additional 5% … Continue reading Why Screen for Gambling Disorder?
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)
The Division is partnering with Health Resources in Action to develop and implement the Massachusetts Technical Assistance Center for Problem Gambling Treatment (M-TAC).
Getting Help Massachusetts Problem Gambling Helpline provides referrals to licensed problem gambling treatment services for those seeking professional counseling, as well as referrals to recovery support services. To find outpatient counseling or support services, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gambling.helplinema.org/pg-search. National Problem Gambling Helpline provides information about local resources for those seeking help for a … Continue reading Gambling Disorder Referrals
