Problem Gambling--The Stakes Are Getting Higher
An episode of the SMART Recovery® Podcast podcast, hosted by SMART Recovery, titled "Problem Gambling--The Stakes Are Getting Higher" was published on June 24, 2024 and runs 44 minutes.
June 24, 2024 ·44m · SMART Recovery® Podcast
Episode Description
Jody Bechtold is the CEO of The Better Institute and an Internationally Certified Gambling Counselor. She is co-author of the Gambling Disorder Treatment Handbook: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals, and she presents both nationally and internationally about education and treatment for problem gambling.
In this podcast Jody points out that suicide and problem gambling are strongly linked, and with the rise in legalized sports betting the stakes have never been higher. Fortunately, more clinicians are focusing on helping those struggling with problem gambling, and there are practical tools that can help.