Upcoming Provider Training
Women and Gambling
Date: April 17, 2026
Time: 12PM-1PM
CEU's: 1
Presented By:
Dr. Lori Rugle
Summary:
As accessibility to gambling activities has exploded throughout Maryland and all the U.S. in recent years, gambling and problem gambling among women has also continued to increase. This presentation will explore the current research on women and gambling and consider approaches to treatment and prevention that address women’s specific needs and realities.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to identify 2 motivating factors for women to gamble.
- Participants will be able to describe at least 2 vulnerabilities that contribute to the development of harmful gambling behaviors among women
- Participants will be able to define at least 3 prevention and/or treatment issues that are most relevant to women and gambling problems.