This session will explore the prevalence and clinical presentation of problem gambling in Illinois, its intersection with mental health, substance use, and chronic disease management, and the downstream impacts on patients and families. Participants will gain practical knowledge of validated screening tools, brief intervention strategies, and referral pathways specific to Illinois resources.

Designed specifically for physicians and medical providers, this training will emphasize why routine screening for gambling disorder is essential to comprehensive patient care. Attendees will leave equipped with actionable strategies to integrate screening into everyday practice and connect patients with timely, evidence-based support.

1.0 Credit 

In support of improving patient care, this activity was planned and implemented by the Illinois Primary Health Care Association and Moses/Weitzman Health System and its Weitzman Institute and is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Additional CE credits are available for physician assistants/associates, psychologists, registered dietitians, and social workers.