The article highlights the lack of clear, consistent definitions of “recovery” in research on veterans with gambling disorder. Most studies focus narrowly on abstinence and symptom reduction, overlooking broader, strengths-based, or harm-reduction approaches. The review also points out the lack of diversity in study samples and a failure to consider natural recovery pathways or social and cultural factors. The authors call for more inclusive, veteran-centered research that views recovery as a holistic and individualized process.
This course is based on the reading-based online article, Recovery Blindness: The Concept of Recovery in Veterans With a Gambling Disorder – A Scoping Review created by Belle Gavriel‑Fried, Ph.D. et al. in 2025.
Publication Date
Current Addiction Reports Feb 2025
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Belle Gavriel‑Fried, Ph.D.
Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University’s Bob Shapell School of Social Work and head of its Addictions & Recovery Lab. She specializes in socio‑psychological dimensions of addiction and recovery, including gambling disorder, recovery capital, and gender influences, using both qualitative and quantitative methods. She has led major studies on barriers to recovery, including projects on veterans, and held a research sabbatical at Yale and King’s College London.
Noa Vana, Ph.D.
Researcher at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, affiliated with the Addictions & Recovery Lab. Her work focuses on behavioral addictions, treatment barriers, and recovery processes, often collaborating with Gavriel‑Fried. Co‑author on multiple studies, including research on gambling disorder recovery capital among diverse groups.
Faith Boutte’ is an experienced addiction counselor with a passion for education and professional development. She specializes in delivering courses that integrate evidence-based practices, such as motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral strategies, to equip counselors with practical tools for effective client care. With a focus on fostering culturally sensitive and client-centered approaches, Faith creates engaging, interactive learning experiences that inspire growth and innovation in the field. Dedicated to advancing the profession, she strives to empower counselors to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and communities affected by addiction and gambling disorders.
Recommended For
Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, addiction counselors, and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Identify and compare recovery models used in gambling disorder research among military veterans—such as abstinence-based, harm reduction, and strengths-based models—and evaluate their implications for treatment planning.
Analyze key gaps in the literature, including the underrepresentation of female and culturally diverse veterans, and the limited focus on natural recovery pathways, and apply these insights to support more inclusive and holistic care.
Evaluate commonly used assessment tools (e.g., South Oaks Gambling Screen, Timeline Follow Back) in the context of veteran recovery, and explore how incorporating psychosocial and cultural dimensions can enhance outcome measurement and clinical relevance.
Availability
This course is available starting Sep 19th, 2025 and expires Sep 18th, 2035
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Course Creator
Faith Broussard Boutte – No dislcosures to report.
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