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Problem gambling: An Introduction for social workers

Total Credits: 1.5 including 1.5 Category I CEs

Instructor:
Paul Sacco, PhD
Duration:
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Dates
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Description

This presentation will provide an overview of the phenomena of problem gambling with an emphasis on application to social work practice. The presentation will review the diagnostic criteria for gambling disorder as well as discussing subclinical manifestations of problem gambling. The epidemiology and risk factors associated with problem gambling will be explained as well as potential profiles and motivations for gambling among those affected by problem gambling. Finally, the presentation will discuss brief screening methods for problem gambling that can be incorporated into practice.

Instructor

Paul Sacco, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Paul Sacco received his MSW from Arizona State University in 1995 and practiced for 10 years as a psychiatric social worker. In 2005, he returned to complete his PhD in Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis and joined the faculty of the School of Social Work in 2009. His research focuses primarily on behavioral health and addictions with a focus on life course development, alcohol use disorders, problem gambling, tobacco use, and behavioral health integration. Sacco combines his behavioral health research with an interest in the training of social work students in evidence-supported behavioral health interventions. He served as the Project Director of a SAMHSA-funded Screening and Brief Intervention and Referral for Treatment (SBIRT) Training program (2014-2017) and continues to provide training in this public health approach. He also directs the BHWISE-Lifespan Fellows Program, a HRSA-funded workforce development project focused on integrated behavioral health training. Sacco teaches in the foundation and clinical practice areas. He also teaches structural equation modeling in the PhD program. As an educator, he endeavors to support students in learning the latest from research while helping them to recognize the core elements of effective social work practice. 

Learning Objectives

  • Learning Objectives.
    • Develop knowledge about levels of gambling participation and risk factors.
    • Develop a foundational understanding of the factors that may lead to gambling related pathology
    • Learn about current evidence informed treatments for Gambling Disorders
    • Learn simple screening tools and referral options for clients at risk of Problem Gambling

Bibliography & References

BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES

 

 

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Blaszczynski, A., & Nower, L. (2002). A pathways model of problem and pathological gambling. Addiction, 97, 487–499.  

Dechant, K. (2014). Show Me the Money: Incorporating Financial Motives into the Gambling Motives Questionnaire. Journal of Gambling Studies, 30(4), 949–965. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-013-9386-5  

Dowling, N. A., Merkouris, S. S., Manning, V., Volberg, R., Lee, S. J., Rodda, S. N., & Lubman, D. I. (2018). Screening for problem gambling within mental health services: A comparison of the classification accuracy of brief instruments. Addiction, 113(6), 1088–1104. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.14150  

Gabellini, E., Lucchini, F., & Gattoni, M. E. (2023). Prevalence of Problem Gambling: A Meta-analysis of Recent Empirical Research (2016–2022). Journal of Gambling Studies, 39(3), 1027–1057. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-022-10180-0  

Petry, N. M. (2005). Pathological gambling : etiology, comorbidity, and treatment (1st ed.). American Psychological Association. http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0418/2004014279.html  

Petry, N. M., Stinson, F. S., & Grant, B. (2005). Comorbidity of DSM-IV pathological gambling and other psychiatric disorders: Results from the National Epidemiological Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 66(5), 564–574. https://doi.org/10.4088/jcp.v66n0504  

Quilty, L. C., Wardell, J. D., Thiruchselvam, T., Keough, M. T., & Hendershot, C. S. (2019). Brief interventions for problem gambling: A meta-analysis. PloS One, 14(4), e0214502. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0214502  

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Stewart, S. H., & Zack, M. (2008). Development and psychometric evaluation of a three-dimensional Gambling Motives Questionnaire. Addiction, 103(7), 1110–1117. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1360-0443.2008.02235.x  

Tran, L. T., Wardle, H., Colledge-Frisby, S., Taylor, S., Lynch, M., Rehm, J., Volberg, R., Marionneau, V., Saxena, S., Bunn, C., Farrell, M., & Degenhardt, L. (2024). The prevalence of gambling and problematic gambling: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The Lancet Public Health, 9(8), e594–e613. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/S2468-2667(24)00126-9  

Yeola, A., Allen, M. R., Desai, N., Poliak, A., Yang, K. H., Smith, D. M., & Ayers, J. W. (2025). Growing Health Concern Regarding Gambling Addiction in the Age of Sportsbooks. JAMA Internal Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2024.8193  

 

Course Completion & CE Information

Category I Maryland BSWE Requirement

The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs. This workshop qualifies for 1.5 Category I Continuing Education Units. The Office of Continuing Professional Education is also authorized by the Maryland Board of Psychologists and the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors to sponsor Category A continuing professional education. 

 

ASWB Information 

University of Maryland School of Social Work Office of Continuing Professional Education, #1611, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 2/11/2024-2/11/2027.  

To receive ACE credit, full attendance is required; no partial credits will be given for partial attendance. 

 

Certificate Access

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In Person Trainings - Please allow five (5) business days post-training for attendance to be verified, then you will be able to access the evaluation and certificate. 

 

Please refer to the tab "Live Interactive Webinar Policies & FAQs" for UMSSW Office of CPE policies regarding all live interactive webinar related matters. Contact our office at cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu for more information.  

Evaluation

Participants will have access to the evaluation after attendance has been verified. Evaluations will be available for one (1) week after the workshop has ended.  

After one (1) week, participants will no longer have access to the evaluation and will have to contact CPE about reactivation.

Target Audience

Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists

We welcome anyone interested in the topic!

 

Late Fees and Refunds

The base price is $30, which includes CE credit.  

Refunds nor credits are not offered for this workshop. 

For more information, please read the general policies on our website.  

 

Live Interactive Webinar Platforms

LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR PLATFORMS

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Code of Conduct

The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work adheres to the NASW Code of Ethics. This policy is to ensure that the training environment for social work professionals remains respectful, productive, and conducive to learning. Disruptive behavior that interferes with the learning process, disrupts the training experience for others, or undermines the integrity of the program will not be tolerated.

 

Expectations for Participant Engagement:

In alignment with the NASW Code of Ethics and the University of Maryland Baltimore Code of Conduct, participants are expected to demonstrate professionalism, which includes respecting confidentiality, maintaining a collaborative and respectful tone, and contributing positively to the group dynamic. Disclosures made during the training (e.g., case studies or personal reflections) must be handled with care and in accordance with ethical and legal guidelines.

All participants in the training program are expected to:

  • Engage actively in the learning process and show respect for the opinions and contributions of others.
  • Demonstrate professionalism in both attitude and behavior, maintaining respect for instructors, peers, and the training environment.
  • Maintain open communication by expressing concerns or disagreements constructively and respectfully.
  • Follow the guidelines and expectations provided by instructors and facilitators.
  • Support a collaborative learning environment where all participants feel valued and safe to contribute.

 

Instructors and CPE staff reserve the right to dismiss participants who do not adhere to ethical/professional principles and standards. If removed, CEs will be adjusted to reflect the time attended, unless otherwise specified. 

ADA Accommodations

If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact our office via email at least two weeks prior to the workshop date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.  

Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.  

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