It is generally known that the LGBTQ+ community face addiction at higher rates than the general population. This presentation will provide participants with a richer understanding of LGBTQ+ individuals (including basic knowledge of identities and terms), empirical research to understand the prevalence of LGBTQ+ gambling and risk toward disordered gambling, and how to use LGBTQ+ cultural competency tools to best work with LGBTQ clients and their families around these issues.

Presenter: Michelle Malkin, JD, PhD

Learning Objectives:

1. Provide participants with LGBTQ+ cultural competency.
2. Explore the reasons why LGBTQ+ may be at higher risk for addiction
3. Consider research on LGBTQ+ gambling and risk for gambling disorder
4. Provide advice for working with LGBTQ+ clients