Defense officials’ efforts to address service members’ gambling problems don’t go far enough, according to a new report by government auditors.

While DOD has updated its guidance on steps to prevent and treat gambling disorder, that guidance doesn’t specifically identify who is responsible for implementing certain tasks related to that support, Government Accountability Office auditors said in a report released Monday.

For example, it doesn’t designate staff who will be trained to prevent, assess, diagnose and treat gambling disorder.

By taking those actions, DOD and the service branches can increase their ability to address issues related to gambling among troops, auditors said.

The data is mixed on how prevalent gambling problems are among service members. According to Defense Health

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