Overview
Description
Explores the history, prevalence and etiology of problem gambling. Investigates stages of progression, effects on families and relationships to other addictions.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
Terms
fall, spring, summer
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- recognize and express definitions, historical events, and social impacts of recreational, social and disordered gambling.
- describe the continuum of gambling and the impact on the individual from a Bio-Psycho-Socio-Spiritual perspective.
- identify the signs and symptoms of disordered gambling as defined in the DSM-5 categories.
- detail treatment and support options including assessment tools, treatment approaches and self-help groups for disorders gambling concerns for gamblers and others.
- identify the impact of gambling disorders on the family, workplace, and community including any legal issues that might arise.