Active Duty Members, Veterans, and Gambling Harms | Dr. Shane Kraus

TRIGGER WARNING:  This content discusses suicide, suicide attempts and related topics.  Please proceed with caution.  If you are struggling, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. November is Veterans and Military Family appreciation month, so we're having an in-depth conversation with Dr. Shane Kraus, associate professor at UNLV, about his research on gambling disorder among military veterans and active-duty service members. Dr. Kraus discusses the high rates of co-occurring mental health issues, including PTSD and suicide, the presence of slot machines on overseas military bases, and the urgent need for early screening and intervention. Learn about the policy changes and resources that could help service members struggling with gambling-related harm. Engage with Dr. Shane Kraus: Email: [email protected]  Faculty page: https://www.unlv.edu/people/shane-kraus Research page: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shane-Kraus?ev=hdr_xprf  X: @kraus_phd   Engage with Wager Danger:  [email protected] Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 844-975-3663 (DONE) Follow Gateway Foundation: Facebook: @RecoverGateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Text GAMB to 833234 Are you Really Winning?