From Scratch-offs to Smartphones: Pennsylvania’s Gambling Evolution and Implications for Mental Health Providers 6.5.26

June 5, 2026

Code: PODGAD

https://cce.upmc.com/content/scratch-offs-smartphones-pennsylvania’s-gambling-evolution-and-implications-mental-health

Target Audience

Physicians

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants should be able to:

1. Define DSM V TR criteria for gambling disorder

2. Identify at least 3 signs/symptoms of gambling disorder and recognize the nuances of this behavioral addiction from a public health approach

3. Explain at least 2 treatment modalities of problem gambling

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Course opens: 
06/01/2026
Course expires: 
12/30/2026
Event starts: 
06/05/2026 - 12:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
06/05/2026 - 1:00pm EDT
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Virtual
PA
United States

Accreditation and credit designation

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician (CME)

 The University of Pittsburgh School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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