19 Th Annual Ncrg Conference on Gambling and Addiction

Oct. 7-8, 2018
The goal of this conference was to bridge the gulf between research and practice by demonstrating how new studies and innovative programs can help to increase the effectiveness of treatment, screening, public health policy, regulations and responsible gaming initiatives.

• Clinicians and public health professionals earned up to 14 continuing education hours approved by the leading national and state certification agencies as well as explore innovative approaches to treatment
• Researchers showcased their new studies in the poster session and networked with other investigators focused on gambling disorder
• Gaming industry professionals learned how to develop and evaluate innovative and evidence based responsible gaming programs
• Gaming regulators and public officials discussed the importance of using peer-reviewed research to inform gaming regulations,
• All stakeholders had the opportunity to explore culturally diverse ways of promoting responsible gaming and programs to address gambling disorder

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