ON-DEMAND - Hidden Battle: Gambling Disorder Among Military Servicemembers and Veterans

Description: An overview of gambling disorder among military service members and veterans, including a lived-experience journey.

Objectives:

1. Explain why military service members and veterans are at increased risk for gambling disorder.

2. Discuss stigma, and the barriers that keep service members and veterans from seeking treatment

3. Discuss steps that can be taken to increase awareness and reduce stigma

This webinar was recorded live on March 12, 2024. This on-demand recording is available for CE credits. You must complete all sections to download your certificate.

Dave Yeager

Dave Yeager is an eleven-year veteran of the United States Army and in recovery for a gambling addiction. Dave is the host of Fall In: The Problem Gambling Podcast for Military Service Members and Veterans and the author of Fall In: A Veteran with a Gambling Addiction.

Dave is a member of the military committee for the National Council on Problem Gambling. Dave speaks often and uses his story to help raise awareness about gambling addiction and its impact on military service members and veterans.

Dave has a BS in Human Services and has completed 30 hours toward a Masters in Social Work. Dave has been a lived experience and veteran advisor for Kindbridge Research Institute since 2020 and began as a trainer and training developer in July of 2023. Dave is also a recovery coach with Kindbridge Behavioral Health.