Decades of research supports that psychological treatment significantly reduces gambling behavior and gambling harm. However, reductions in behavior and harm are significantly associated with how much treatment is attended. This webinar will review the status of the research on treatment effectiveness, describe how premature discontinuation is associated with treatment effectiveness, and identify concrete strategies to enhance treatment effectiveness.

Presenter: Rory A. Pfund, PhD

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand what treatment approaches are most effective in reducing gambling harm
2. Discuss the association between treatment effectiveness and premature discontinuation
3. Identify concrete strategies to enhance treatment attendance