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Intersection of Gambling and Alcohol Use Disorder: Social Acceptance and Risk
May 14, 2025
12:00 – 1:30 pm
via ZOOM
1.5 Category I CEUs
Presented by:
Ken Wolfson
Alcohol and gambling are widely accepted in social culture, often associated with celebrations, relaxation, and entertainment. However, this normalization can make it easier to overlook the risks of addiction and its broader impact on individuals and communities.
This training will examine the risk factors, policy implications, and strategies for reducing harm related to alcohol use and gambling. Participants will learn how to identify those at risk, encourage open conversations, and connect individuals with resources for prevention and recovery.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify the risk factors, similarities and differences amongst gambling and alcohol use disorder.
- Normalize the conversation surrounding gambling, recognizing the social acceptance similar to alcohol, and ways to reduce harm.
- Utilize the DSM-5 to formalize a diagnosis of Gambling Disorder, a Substance-Related and Addictive Disorder.
- Discuss the real-life experiences of addiction and recovery from the Center’s first Certified Peer Recovery Specialist.
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General Public: $37.50
Jewish Day School Educators / JCS Retirees / NJHSA Members: $30.00
Current JCS Staff, Board & Council Members / Staff of Agencies funded by The Associated: FREE. CLICK HERE to request a code that enables you to register at no cost.
Jewish Community Services is approved by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to provide Continuing Education Units.
Jewish Community Services maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
The Rosa J. Kolker Professional Development Series is made possible with funding from Kolker-Saxon-Hallock Family Foundation, Inc., a supporting foundation of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore.