Overview
Gambling is defined as the act of risking something of value (money, food, clothes, electronics, etc.) on a game of chance (bingo, lottery, dice, slot machine, sports, etc.) for the desired result.
Problem gambling occurs anytime gambling is causing problems in one’s life. It is called “hidden addiction” because there are no visible signs. Unlike alcohol or drug addiction, you can’t visibly see the effects of someone’s gambling. Gambling Disorder is a more severe condition previously called pathological gambling. In the most recent version of the DSM-5, it has been renamed to Gambling Disorder and classified in the category Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.
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Gambling Definitions
Distinctions between Problem Gambling and Gambling Disorder, as defined by OASAS, the DSM-V and the National Council on Problem Gambling.
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Problem Gambling Professionals
Qualified Problem Gambling Professionals are addiction professionals who can document either a minimum of one year of experience in the treatment and/or clinical research of problem gambling, or who have completed the required problem gambling training.
Gambling Specialty Designation (GSD)
Problem Gambling Specialty Designation is available for any Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors, Credentialed Prevention Practitioners and/or Credentialed Prevention Specialists, interested in obtaining the credential to work with those surrounding problem gambling.
In addition to the required 60-hour and 30-hour core curriculum for CASAC and CPS/CPP respectively, OASAS offers additional learning opportunities to obtain credit towards Gambling Specialty Designation (GSD) renewals below.
Training
- OASAS Training Catalog contains the core curriculum required for credentialled individuals who wish to obtain the Gambling Specialty Designations.
- The Learning Thursday gambling series features additional video training courses that fulfill renewal requirements for the Gambliing Specialty Designation (GSD)
- Licensed practitioners working within the OASAS addiction treatment system are encouraged to participate in the following OASAS-approved learning opportunities. These courses may also fulfill clock-hour credits for credentialed individuals (CASAC, CPP/CPS):
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The Application of Treatment Essentials for Problem Gambling
Leading experts in the field of problem gambling present research and educational resources to mitigate and address gambling disorder through this online training. -
Motivational Interviewing
A 90-minute webinar provides a general introduction to Motivational Interviewing as it’s used in Cognitive Motivational Behavior Therapy. It includes a theoretical overview of Motivational Interviewing as well as specific interventions that can be used for the treatment of gambling disorder. -
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This 90-minute webinar serves as a primer to Cognitive Motivational Behavior Therapy and provides a basic overview of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and its application to gambling disorder.
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- Training offered by the New York Council on Problem Gambling includes The Application of Treatment Essentials for Problem Gambling developed due to the high demand for the NYCPG two-day Problem Gambling Training Partnership events.
Mobile Sports Wagering
The NY Responsible Play Partnership hosted a webinar for addiction service providers to cover recent expansions of gambling opportunities in New York, including mobile sports wagering. We discuss the safeguards put in place to protect individuals, and the prevention, treatment, and recovery resources that are available both for people experiencing gambling harms, and their family members.
The webinar also highlights the partnership of its members: NYS OASAS, the NYS Gaming Commission and the NY Council on Problem Gambling and their commitment to promote a responsible gaming environment in New York and increase awareness of the resources available to assist those who may be experiencing harm as a result of their gambling.
LOCADTR for Gambling
The LOCADTR is a web-based tool to assist treatment providers in determining appropriate levels of care for clients. When you log into LOCADTR 3.0 you may choose the Gambling LOCADTR module or the concurrent review LOCADTR. Established users do not need to access different modules. LOCADTR for Gambling Treatment is used by substance use treatment providers with a gambling designation to admit and treat for problem gambling only or as a co-occurring disorder.