Gambling disorder is much more prevalent than many providers realize, and it is a condition that is rarely screened for, let alone treated, by mental health professionals. Here, Dr. Fong reviews the topic, walks us through how to take a good gambling history, make a diagnosis, and how to provide the best treatment.

Problematic gambling is quite common, but many patients never receive any treatment. Hypothesizing that part of the reason for this is a lack of accessibility, researchers investigated the utility of internet-based gambling treatments. While not as effective as in-person treatment, the results were promising.