Treatment Providers

Treating gambling disorders presents unique hurdles. However, you can bridge this gap by integrating elite, evidence-based tools into your practice.

1. Implement Universal Screening

Research from the National Comorbidity Survey reveals a critical gap: while few seek help specifically for gambling, a massive number of patients already in treatment for substance use disorders meet the criteria for gambling disorder.

• The Solution: Screen every client.
• The Tool: Use the Brief BioSocial Gambling Screen (BBGS). Developed with ICRG funding and based on the NESARC study, this three-question tool is fast and effective.
• The Access: Download the screen via the Division on Addiction or request free BBGS magnets from Noelle Mancini ([email protected]).
  
  

2. Master the Latest Research

Stay at the cutting edge of addiction science with ICRG’s specialized professional development:

• The ICRG Annual Conference: Attend our dedicated clinician track to network with global researchers. Scholarships are available to ensure budget constraints never stand in the way of expertise.
• Webinars: Join our annual winter and spring webinar series for high-impact sessions focused directly on patient care.
• Translate Science into Practice: Utilize ICRG web resources designed to turn complex data into actionable clinical strategies.
  
  

3. Earn CEUs 

All ICRG educational programs offer continuing education hours. We are an approved provider for:

• NAADAC (Association for Addiction Professionals)
• NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors)
• IPGGC (International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization)
• APA (American Psychological Association)