High Stakes: Primary Care Approaches for Gambling Disorder – Frankly Speaking Ep 487

With online access driving a dramatic surge in gambling addiction, primary care clinicians are increasingly positioned on the front lines of identification and intervention. This episode brings you practical screening tools, evidence-based treatment strategies, and prevention approaches to confidently address gambling disorder in your patients.Episode references and resource links: Yeola A, Allen MR, Desai N, et al. Growing Health Concern Regarding Gambling Addiction in the Age of Sportsbooks. JAMA Intern Med. 2025;185(4):382 389. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2024.8193 Moreira D, Azeredo A, Dias P. Risk Factors for Gambling Disorder: A Systematic Review. J Gambl Stud. 2023;39(2):483-511. doi:10.1007/s10899-023-10195-1 Ioannidis K, Del Giovane C, Tzagarakis C, et al. Pharmacological management of gambling disorder: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Compr Psychiatry. 2025;137:152566. doi:10.1016/j.comppsych.2024.152566 Ulisse, K., Albitar, J., Aromin, J. T., & Berry, J. (2025). Emerging Interventions in Behavioral Addictions: A Narrative Review of Psychedelics and Neuromodulation. Brain sciences, 15(9), 980. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci15090980 Identifying a gambling disorder: Mass.gov Practice Guidelines for Treating Gambling-Related Problems. Includes brief screening, Assessment, Diagnosis, Hotlines and Resources. Gambling Addiction Calendar: Free app https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gambling-addiction-calendar/id1112385176 Reset App: Free: https://gamblershelp.com.au/get-help/help-yourself/reset-app/ The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.

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