The Comeback with Craig Carton S2 E4: Support for Veterans and First Responders

In this episode of The Comeback, Craig Carton speaks with Dan Umfleet, CEO of Kindbridge Behavioral Health, about why veterans and first responders may face a heightened risk of developing gambling problems.

Umfleet explains how trauma, chronic stress, isolation, long deployments and the transition to civilian life can increase vulnerability, while outlining how organizations can provide education, screening and early intervention following traumatic events.

The conversation also addresses the stigma surrounding gambling addiction and the need for health systems and community providers to create stronger pathways to treatment.

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