Addictions, Substance Use Category

Unpacking the Root Causes of Gambling in the Asian Community

Contesting the myth of the Asian gambling culture

1.25 CE Hour
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About the Course

This course explores the root causes of gambling in Asian communities through a public health lens. Drawing from a recent article in Frontiers in Public Health, it examines cultural values, systemic factors, and the impact of stigma and underreporting in addressing problem gambling. The session emphasizes the importance of disaggregated data, culturally responsive prevention, and community engagement strategies. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to support Asian populations through equitable and culturally informed approaches.

This course is based on the reading-based online article, Unpacking the Root Causes of Gambling in the Asian Community created by Mia Han Colby et al. in 2022.

Publication Details

Publication Date: Frontiers in Public Health, Nov 2022

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.

Mia Han Colby
Mia Han Colby is a public health practitioner and researcher with a focus on racial equity, data justice, and culturally responsive approaches to behavioral health. She currently works as the Program Director for the Data and Equity Program at the Health Equity Alliance of Maine. Her work centers on empowering communities of color, including Asian American and Pacific Islander populations, through research and policy change. She has published her work in peer-reviewed journals.
Ben Hires
Ben Hires is the Chief Executive Officer of the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center. His work focuses on advancing racial equity, immigrant justice, and culturally grounded support systems for Asian American communities. He brings extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, youth development, and public health programming. He has contributed to research and program development that has been published in peer-reviewed outlets.

Course Creator

Faith Broussard Boutte

Faith Boutte’ is an experienced addiction counselor with a passion for education and professional development. She specializes in delivering courses that integrate evidence-based practices, such as motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral strategies, to equip counselors with practical tools for effective client care. With a focus on fostering culturally sensitive and client-centered approaches, Faith creates engaging, interactive learning experiences that inspire growth and innovation in the field. Dedicated to advancing the profession, she strives to empower counselors to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and communities affected by addiction and gambling disorders.

Target Audience

Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, addiction counselors, and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Identify the underlying socio-economic and cultural factors, such as poverty, depression, social isolation, and language barriers, that contribute to problem gambling within Asian immigrant communities.
  2. 2 Analyze the role of culturally and linguistically appropriate community-based organizations (CBOs) in addressing gambling-related harm and supporting mental health among Asian immigrants.
  3. 3 Evaluate effective, culturally responsive prevention and intervention strategies that can be implemented by practitioners to reduce problem gambling and enhance community integration and well-being.

Disclosure to Learners

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The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed by this activity's planners, faculty, and the reviewer:

Planners and Reviewers

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

Faith Broussard Boutte – No dislcosures to report.

Commercial support

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

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Course Details

1.25 CE Hours
Reading Online
Course 103793

Related Topics

Asian American Gambling Distinct Populations

Availability

This course is available until Sep 18th, 2035.

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