VIRTUAL: Current Trends in Gambling

Using various studies including *NSDUH, Monitoring the Future, and the PA Youth Survey, we will look at the current state of gambling and problem gambling both locally and nationally from a prevention lens. We will examine the trends in gambling as well as look to the near future.  This is an area where the landscape is constantly shifting because of changing laws and technology, and it’s helpful to know what is coming! Anyone interested in preventing gambling problems, including in youth, will appreciate this up-to-date overview.

*National Survey on Drug Use & Health

Free, virtual training via Zoom – no certificate or CEUs.

Josh Mountz, MEd, CPS, is the Training Coordinator and a Prevention Specialist with Compass Mark, where he has worked since 2014 after earning his master’s degree in education from Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA. As a prevention specialist Joshua teaches classroom lessons K-12 and college age, community education sessions, represents Compass Mark at local health fairs, and works with various community partners to champion the cause of prevention!

Josh has joined the Student Assistance Program (SAP) training team at Compass Mark and has been confirmed as a State Certified Lead SAP Trainer. Training in the areas of SAP, Problem Gambling, Loot Boxes, and other topics related to substance use/misuse, Joshua provides educators and community members with important and relevant information.

Questions to Josh at jmountz@compassmark.org