Harm reduction refers to an array of policies and strategies aimed to reduce negative consequences of gambling and other substance use behaviors. With Gambling, harm reduction exists on a continuum from responsible gambling to voluntary Self-exclusion. Self-Exclusion refers to the process by which an individual can legally request to be excluded from access and participation in legalized gaming activities of specific Operators. To date, both intervention strategies have found positive outcomes in removing or reducing negative consequences of gambling. While promising, it is unclear the extent to which clinicians understand the differences between self-exclusion as a clinical intervention or as an operator program; and how to meaningfully use these intervention strategies with individuals with a gambling disorder.
Therefore, the current workshop will a) provide an overview of harm reduction continuum, specifically reviewing self-exclusion programs, b) considerations for using self-exclusion in clinical practice, and c) provide clinical case examples with step by step therapeutic overview for using in clinical practice.
Presenter: Allyssa Williams
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the harm reduction continuum specifically regarding self-exclusion.
- Understand how to use self-exclusion in clinical practice
- Articulate ways to use self-exclusion through the use of clinical cases
Agenda
12:00-12:05pm – Introductions of presenters and helpline information
12:05-12:45pm – Lecture of material
12:45-12:55pm – Discussion questions, case presentation, interaction (as needed)
12:55-1:00pm – Closing comments