Developing a Better Understanding of how to Recognize and Help someone YOU may ALREADY know NIG

Summary: 

As gambling becomes increasingly more available within Maryland it is important that behavioral health professionals and our community members develop a better understanding of the risks and the resources available within our state for anyone who may be negatively impacted by gambling. This training will assist you in developing a better understanding of how to recognize and help someone YOU may ALREADY know Negatively impacted by gambling. This training is relevant for all professionals in the behavioral health field along with any community members who wish to develop a better understanding of disordered gambling and how they can offer support to someone they may know negatively impacted by gambling.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the training attendees should:

· Have a better understanding of why someone may already be addicted to gambling or at high risk for it becoming a serious problem.

· Have a better understanding of the challenges someone with a gambling disorder may face and why it can be such a difficult addiction to overcome.

· Better be able to recognize the signs and have the conversation with someone you suspect may be at risk or already be struggling with a gambling disorder.

· A more comprehensive understanding of the screening assessments available for Problem Gambling.

· Have knowledge of the resources available within the state of Maryland so you can offer support to anyone negatively impacted by gambling.