A Problem Gambling Conversation

8:00am Breakfast & Networking
8:30am – 10:00am Event

Since 2017—with the advent of online gambling, sports betting, and now artificial intelligence in PA—gambling problems in our state have risen exponentially. There are 3 pathways to co-morbidity between substance use (SUD), mental health (MH), and gambling (GD) disorders:

• MH issues contribute to gambling and substance use
• Substance use contributes to gambling and MH issues
• Gambling contributes to substance use and MH issues

And rates of the three disorders co-occurring are high:

• 79% of ppl with GD in recovery have an alcohol use disorder
• 72% of ppl with GD in recovery have a mood disorder
• 46% of clients in SUD treatment meet criteria for a gambling disorder

We’re pleased to present a panel discussion by local clinicians, focusing on recent prevalence of PA gambling problems; gambling as it pertains to clients with SUD and MH issues; and solutions for stemming the tide of our gambling epidemic. This will be followed by an extended Q&A period, and short presentation on certification options. Experts include:

• Eric J. Webber, MA, CADC, CCS, CSAT/CMAT, CCPG, Senior Behavioral Health Therapist, Legal Professionals Program Coordinator, Caron Treatment Center
• Abby Peters, MS, LPC, CAADC, CCPG, Owner & Licensed Professional Counselor, SHHARP Counseling, LLC
• Harry Levant, MA PCC, ICGC-I, DLP, Primary Therapist, ETHOS Counseling | Director of Gambling Policy, Public Health Advocacy Institute
• Ian Kapier-Marquez, Program Analyst, Compulsive Problem Gambling Section, PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs | Bureau of County Program Oversight

Location

Lancaster General Health Suburban Pavilion
2100 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster
3rd-Floor Conference Room

Details

Certificates of attendance will be available. Questions to Amy at asechrist@compassmark.org