Problem Gambling--The Stakes Are Getting Higher
SMART Recovery® Podcast
English - June 24, 2024 15:52 - 44 minutes - 51 MB - ★★★★ - 66 ratingsHealth & Fitness Government addiction alcoholics eating smart substance abuse alcohol alcoholism alternatives anonymous Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Jody Bechtold is the CEO of The Better Institute and an Internationally Certified Gambling Counselor. She is co-author of the Gambling Disorder Treatment Handbook: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals, and she presents both nationally and internationally about education and treatment for problem gambling.
In this podcast Jody points out that suicide and problem gambling are strongly linked, and with the rise in legalized sports betting the stakes have never been higher. Fortunately, more clinicians are focusing on helping those struggling with problem gambling, and there are practical tools that can help.