The Northwest ATTC and the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling (ECPG) are offering 3 workshops on Problem Gambling Integration this May, June, and July 2024.

This is session #2: Comparisons of Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders, Gambling Disorder, and Gaming Disorder

This session is the second in a series on problem gambling/gaming, though it can be attended on its own. It will provide a comparison of similarities and differences of substance use disorders vs. gambling/gaming disorders, including diagnostic criteria and help services/resources. It will also compare the neurobiological impacts of gambling and gaming and special considerations for the spectrum of recreational gambling/gaming to addictive disorders.

Learning Objectives:

• List special considerations that make gambling and gaming unique from other addictive disorders
• Compare diagnostic criteria and available help services for various behavioral health concerns
• Examine similarities in neurobiology of gambling and gaming disorders in relation to substance use
  disorders

For information on the complete series, download our flyer.