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Training

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HEALTH EQUITY ACADEMY

Intersections of Problem Gambling and Substance Misuse Prevention

October 5, 2026
9:00 am
– 12:00 pm EST
3 Contact Hours

 Track

Description

Problem gambling and substance misuse are closely linked, with about 1 in 10 people with problem gambling disorder reporting concerns about their substance use and research showing higher gambling risk among those with a history of substance misuse. This training explores problem gambling concepts and terminology, the similarities and differences between problem gambling and substance misuse, implications for prevention and intervention strategies, as well as opportunities for collaboration between the substance misuse and problem gambling prevention fields.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this training participants will be able to:

  • Better understand the complex relationship between problem gambling and substance misuse.
  • Identify shared risk and protective factors between problem gambling and substance use disorders.
  • Describe collaboration strategies for substance use prevention professionals and the problem gambling prevention field to improve public health and community conditions.

This training is approved to provide CPS, CAC, CADC, CADC II, and CHW CEU’s. It will also include a light breakfast and lunch.

Trainer

Contact Hours

3

Track and Competency Level

Prevention Intersections
, Intermediate