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Predicting Gambling Situations

The Roles of Impulsivity Substance Use and Post-Traumatic Stress

1 CE Hour
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About the Course

This intermediate-level course explores the complex relationship between post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), gambling disorder (GD), and comorbid factors such as impulsivity and substance use. Drawing on research involving both recreational gamblers and U.S. veterans undergoing treatment for GD, the course examines how PTSS uniquely predicts vulnerability to gambling in specific high-risk situations, including those involving negative affect, social pressure, and the need for excitement. Clinicians will gain insights into how trauma and psychological traits intersect to shape gambling behaviors, with emphasis on practical implications for assessment and tailored intervention in both civilian and veteran populations.

This course is based on the reading online article, Predicting Gambling Situations created by Joshua B Grubbs et al in 2019.

Publication Details

Publication Date: Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment May 2, 2019

Course Material Authors

Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Joshua B Grubbs
Joshua B. Grubbs Ph.D. is a psychologist and researcher known for his work in behavioral addictions, including gambling, compulsive sexual behavior, and problematic internet use. He has published on topics related to addiction, personality traits, and mental health, often examining the intersection of impulsivity, religious beliefs, and psychological well-being.
Heather Chapman
Dr. Heather Chapman is a clinical psychologist specializing in gambling disorder treatment and research. She serves as the Director of the Gambling Treatment Program at the Cleveland VA Medical Center and is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University.

Course Creator

Danny Wamsley, LCASA

Danny Wamsley is a licensed addiction specialist with a clinical certification with the National Association of Dual Diagnosis (NADD). Danny currently works in manage care as a DSS liaison. His primary goal is to provide consultation to social workers who are involved with child-protective services and In-Home Services. Danny also has 10+ years of experience working with individuals diagnosed with intellectual disability and substance use. Danny’s professional interests include addictions/recovery, intellectual disability, foster care, military, trauma, and domestic violence.

Target Audience

Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for intermediate and above levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Analyze how symptoms of post-traumatic stress influence situational gambling vulnerabilities beyond the effects of impulsivity and substance use.
  2. 2 Evaluate the utility of the CAMH-Inventory of Gambling Situations (CAMH-IGS) in assessing high-risk gambling behaviors across diverse populations.
  3. 3 Apply findings from veteran and civilian samples to inform trauma-informed approaches in the treatment of gambling disorder.

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The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Material Authors

Any relevant financial disclosures for course material authors can be found in the article.

Course Creator

Danny Wamsley, LCASA – No relevant financial relationships.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

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Course Details

1 CE Hour
Reading Online
Course 103748

Related Topics

Trauma Veteran Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Gambling

Availability

This course is available until Apr 28th, 2035.

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