According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australians lose around $25 billion annually to legal forms of gambling. That's astonishing! With 75% of adults engaging in some form of gambling, the impact is massive. I break down gambling statistics, risk factors, and comorbidities like mental health disorders and substance use, making it clear that gambling addiction is a significant issue.

Wondering about how to diagnose gambling addiction? I cover valuable tools like the Lie Bet questionnaire and the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). Understanding criteria from DSM-5, I use the mnemonic "CLERIC R.I.P." to make it easier for you to remember the signs. From CBT to motivational interviewing, and even pharmacotherapy like opioid antagonists and antidepressants, I unpack every viable treatment.

00:00:00 Introduction and Scope of the Problem

00:00:59 Risk Factors for Gambling Disorder

00:02:51 Assessing Gambling Disorder

00:04:04 DSM-5 Criteria for Gambling Disorder

00:05:43 Understanding Low Risk Gambling

00:06:37 Subtypes of Gambling Disorder

00:07:19 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Gambling

00:08:12 Motivational Interviewing

00:09:01 Pharmacological Treatments

00:10:59 Available Help Resources in Australia

00:11:48 Conclusion and Final Thought