Practical Approaches: Sex, Bets & Pixels ​- Clinical Approaches to Behavioral Addictions Webinar ​
About this Activity
Behavioral addictions - the compulsion to continue a behavior despite its harmful impacts - have a huge impact on many people. Treating these addictions can be complex, and are often made more complex by comorbid conditions and strategies that do not address the underlying issues. Join Dr. Kavita Fischer and Dr. Hector Colon-Rivera as they deep dive the nuances of behavioral addictions, considerations for special populations, and barriers to treatment. Explore these complex conditions and discuss real-world cases to better understand how to approach screening and treatment. 

The live webinar will take place on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 10am ET (11am CT, 1pm PT). Register today.

The is the next installment in a brand-new series from AAAP, this webinar is a continuation of the discussion that began in the podcast episode Behavioral Addictions in Clinical Practice: Recognizing, Screening, and Treating the Hidden Addictions. Register today to join the conversation!

This 1-hour long live webinar will feature in-depth discussion of behavioral addictions. It will include how different behavioral addictions present, risk factors and populations most vulnerable to them, screening options, and cases to start exploring how to manage patients with these addictions in the real world. 

Not able to attend the live event? Register for the on-demand course here.

Purchase the entire bundle for a 10% discount and to be able to earn the course badge upon completion of all the activities!
Learning Objectives

After participating in this activity, learners will be able to: ​

  • Apply shared diagnostic criteria across gambling, gaming, social media, andcompulsive sexual behavior​​

  • Recognize subthreshold presentations where only one or two features are present​

  • Identify patient- and system-level barriers that keep behavioral addictions undetected​

  • Adapt assessment and treatment across genders and vulnerable populations​

Target Audience
This activity is intended for clinicians who treat patients with behavioral addictions and at risk for developing behavioral addictions. This includes but is not limited to addiction psychiatrists, psychologists, primary care providers, social workers, and other members of the care team.  
About the Practical Approaches to Clinical Addiction Care - Behavioral Addictions Series
This activity is one installement in a new series from AAAP, Practical Approaches to Clinical Addiction Care - Behavioral Addictions. Designed to help clinicians recognize, assess, and treat common behavioral addictions, you’ll build practical, evidence-informed skills.  Each course in this series includes practical strategies for managing behavioral addictions and real-life cases that highlight how evidence-based approaches can be tailored to meet each patient’s needs.  

Course 

Description 

Pricing 

Learn the basics of behavioral addictions from Dr. Fong and Dr. Fischer – presentation, screening, diagnosis, and treatment options. 

Free! 

Can't attend live? Check out the on-demand!

Get into the nuances of behavioral addictions with Dr. Fischer and Dr. Colon-Rivera. Understand considerations for special populations and barriers to treatment, and explore real-world cases.

$75 members/
$100 non-members 

Expert Panel
Live - November 18, 2026
On-Demand - available November 30, 2026

(1.0 CME)
 

Deep-dive into complex cases and real-world strategies used across practice settings with Dr. Fong, Dr. Fischer, and Dr. Colon-Rivera. Explore how to tailor interventions, manage comorbid conditions, and manage real patients. 

$75 members/
$100 non-members
 

Online Cases - available December 2026

(1.5 CME) 

These online, asynchronous cases are designed for you to complete at your own pace, and to allow for deep exploration and application of key concepts. Moving from basic to complex, learners will cement the practical strategies, tips, and guidance for working with patients with behavioral addictions and gain insight into applying these concepts into their own practices. 

$55 members/
$75 non-members
 

Roundtable 
Pre-register - live event mid-January 2027, on-demand available end of January 2027

(1.5 CME) 

Focused on cases and questions submitted from learners, our faculty will explore and provide their expert opinions on how to apply practical strategies to YOUR burning questions and complex cases. Join Dr. Fong, Dr. Fischer, and Dr. Colon-Rivera as they dissect cases and questions from your peers and expand on strategies they use across different care settings and populations. 

$100 members/
$125 non-members
 

Self-Assessment Exam - available January 2027

(2.0 CME) 

These specially curated self-assessment questions support learners in understanding their strengths and opportunities related to behavioral addictions. Work through case-based questions to assess your skillset and identify areas for improvement. 

$55 members/
$75 non-members
 


Purchase the entire bundle for a 10% discount and to be able to earn the course badge upon completion of all the activities!
Summary
Availability:
Registration Required
Expires on Jan 21, 2027
Location:
Online Meeting
Date / Time:
Oct 21, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PST
Cost:
Member: $75.00
Non-Member: $100.00
Credit Offered:
1 CME Credit
1 Other Professionals Credit
1 Attendance Credit
 
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
The content on this site is intended solely to inform and educate medical professionals. This site shall not be used for medical advice and is not a substitute for the advice or treatment of a qualified medical professional.


 
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