Intersections of Problem Gambling and Substance Misuse Prevention

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.