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SUMMARY:Congruence Couple Therapy for Gambling Disorder
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n2pm – 3:30 p.m. Eastern June 20\, 2024 \nIdentifying mechanisms of change in psychotherapeutic treatment models has significant implications for addictive disorders. Dr. Lee will discuss her research showing that Congruence Couple Therapy can have better outcomes than individual-based therapies for clients with gambling problems. \nDr. Bonnie Lee\, PhD\, RMFT-S\, RSW\, is a professor in the Addictions Counseling Program and research affiliate at the University of Lethbridge. She brings over 25 years of counseling experience with couples\, families and individuals struggling with a wide range of issues\, including alcohol and substance use\, gambling\, gaming\, over-eating and pornography. \nLearning Objectives\nAs a result of this program\, learners will be able to: \n\nIdentify mechanisms of change in psychotherapeutic treatment\nDescribe the principles of Congruence Couple Therapy.\nApply Congruence Couple Therapy in practice.\n\nAttendees will earn 1.5 continuing education hours. \nClick here to register and watch webinar. \n 
URL:https://www.icrg.org/event/free-webinar-congruence-couple-therapy-for-gambling-disorder/
LOCATION:Online\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Responsible Gambling Algorithms: What Are We Really Measuring?
DESCRIPTION:Sarah E. Nelson\, PhD\, Cambridge Health Alliance and Harvard Medical School \nWEDNESDAY\, MAY 15\, 2024 2 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern \nApproved for 1.5 CE Hours \nResponsible gambling (RG) algorithms appear to have become more complex and nuanced over time\, with “AI” and “machine learning” serving as buzz words to signal their legitimacy. However\, no matter how complex our models\, they are only as valid as the data and outcomes upon which they are built and validated. This talk entreats the audience to return to basics and consider both the building blocks and pitfalls of RG algorithms. The talk will touch on the outcomes used to validate and evaluate these algorithms\, how we distinguish involvement from risk for problems\, potential algorithmic biases\, and the proper use of algorithms within a larger RG system. \nDr. Sarah Nelson is the director for research at the Division on Addiction\, Cambridge Health Alliance\, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital\, as well as an associate professor of psychology in the department of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. \nClick here to register and watch webinar.
URL:https://www.icrg.org/event/responsible-gambling-algorithms-what-are-we-really-measuring/
LOCATION:Online\, Zoom
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SUMMARY:AGEM AGA Golf Classic
DESCRIPTION:We are about one month away from registration for the 25th Annual AGEM & AGA Golf Classic Presented by JCM Global! \nJoin us at Shadow Creek Golf Course in North Las Vegas on Wednesday\, May 8 to celebrate 25 years of this premiere industry event and raise money to benefit the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG). \nOn February 1\, registration forms will be accepted from sponsors on a first-come\, first-served basis. Additional sponsorship opportunities and any remaining golf positions will then be released for sale on March 1. To guarantee your spot in this smaller field\, secure your sponsorship early! Click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. \nWe appreciate your support over the last 25 years and look forward to raising more funds together for important responsible gaming research. Visit icrg.org to learn how you can get involved. \nQuestions? Email marketing@jcmglobal.com or call JCM Marketing at 702-651-0000. Stay informed about the latest updates by visiting the tournament website.
URL:https://www.icrg.org/event/agem-aga-golf-classic/
LOCATION:Shadow Creek Golf Course\, 3 Shadow Creek Dr\, North Las Vegas\,\, NV\, 89081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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SUMMARY:An Integrative Cultural Healing Model for Native Americans
DESCRIPTION:Approved for 1.5 CE Hours\n‍\n2 – 3:30 p.m.\, Eastern\nApril 25\, 2024\n‍ \nDr. Whelshula has worked extensively with Native American communities nationwide on local and national policy development\, education and behavioral health. Her most recent work is the development of an integrative cultural healing model to address trauma\, mental health\, and substance use disorders for tribes. She is a citizen of the Arrow Lakes Nation of the Colville Indian Reservation in Washington state. \nLearning Objectives\nAs a result of the program\, attendees will be able to: \n– Critically assess the need for culture-based approaches to trauma\, mental health and addiction among members of Tribal nations.\n– Apply principles of an integrative cultural healing model in clinical practice \nClick here to register and watch webinar.
URL:https://www.icrg.org/event/an-integrative-cultural-healing-model-for-native-americans/
LOCATION:Online\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Screening for Gambling Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Approved for 1.5 CE Hours\n‍ \nInstructors:\n– Debi A. LaPlante\, PhD and Heather Gray\, PhD\nDivision on Addiction\, Cambridge Health Alliance\, a teaching hospital   of Harvard Medical School\n– Mike Sciandra\, Education and Outreach Coordinator\nChoices Treatment Center\, Lincoln\, Nebraska \nEarly detection and intervention could make a big difference in helping people with gambling disorder\, which often goes undiagnosed and untreated. However\, there is low awareness about how or why to expand screening for Gambling Disorder. One U.S. national study from Harvard Medical School reported that although none of those who were identified as meeting lifetime diagnostic criteria for Gambling Disorder reported seeking treatment for those problems\, about half were involved in behavioral treatment for other psychiatric problems. This tells us that expanding screening for Gambling Disorder could improve identification of gambling problems and increase the rate of treatment-seeking among people with this disorder. \nThat is why the Division on Addiction created Gambling Disorder Screening Day in 2013\, launching the first mass screening campaign for the disorder. In commemoration of this event\, held every March\, this webinar will feature Dr. Debi LaPlante\, Dr. Heather Gray and Mike Sciandra talking about the following:\n‍\n– The history of Gambling Disorder Screening Day and their recent   expansion activities.\n– Discussion of their recent study regarding digital Screening Day   efforts.\n‍\nThe webinar will also feature one of the Screening Day hosts who will  reflect on how this national event works at the local level. Perhaps your  organization would like to sponsor Screening Day next year!\n\nLearning objectives:\nAs a result of this webinar\, attendees will be able to: \n– Explain the importance of screening for mental health disorders and   Gambling Disorder\, in particular.\n– Develop and host a Gambling Disorder Screening Day event\, in person   or online.\n– Apply the lessons learned by past hosts of Screening Day in their own\norganization or community.\n‍ \nClick here to register and watch webinar.
URL:https://www.icrg.org/event/screening-for-gambling-disorder/
LOCATION:Online\, Zoom
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SUMMARY:Training for Healthcare Provider — Responsible Gaming Conference
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKERS FOR SANDIA CONFERENCE 2024\n‍\nBrain Connections: Start Talking with Clients about Gambling and the Brain‍\nIris Balodis\, PhD\, McMaster University and Deirdre Querney\, MSW\, City of Hamilton’s\nAlcohol\, Drug & Gambling Services \n“Why do I keep gambling when it’s not fun anymore?” “Why do I feel like I need to gamble?” “How do slot machine features affect my brain?” How do you answer these kinds of questions? This session describes Brain Connections (www.brainconnections.ca): free clinical handouts for healthcare professionals and educational handouts for the public about gambling addiction and the brain. Come to this session and increase your confidence and competence in talking about gambling neurobiology!\n‍ \n‍Learning Objectives: \n\n‍‍Learn about the Brain Connections tools and how these apply in your setting\nAccurately answer commonly asked questions about gambling and the brain\nIncrease your confidence and competence in talking about gambling\nneurobiology\n\n‍ \nOvercoming Barriers to Change: How Longing for the Past can be Used to Facilitate a Better Future\n‍Michael Wohl\, PhD\, Carleton University \nBehavior change is a challenging endeavor undertaken by millions annually\, with most attempts failing. Many individuals refuse to alter their unhealthy habits\, leading to self-harm and impacting others. This presentation explores leveraging nostalgia—a sentimental yearning for the past—to facilitate behavior change. It emphasizes using\nnostalgic reflections on a pre-addiction life as a powerful\, yet underexplored\, motivator. Additionally\, it delves into the potential negative aspects of nostalgia for individuals in recovery. \n‍\nLearning objectives: \n\n‍‍Describe why nostalgic reverie (i.e.\, sentimental longing) is an agent of behavior change\nIdentity the conditions under which nostalgia has behavior change utility\nUnderstand when longing for the past or desire for a better future should be used to motivate behavior change.\n\n‍ \nMotivational Interviewing for Clients with Gambling Disorder\n‍David Hodgins\, PhD University of Calgary \nThis presentation will review Motivational Interviewing (MI) principles and their use with different levels of client readiness to change. Although MI utilizes specific therapeutic strategies/tools\, it is fundamentally a style of interpersonal interaction rather than a scripted protocol. As such\, an MI-style can be used in any encounter by therapists and non-therapists alike to facilitate service engagement and behavior change. This training will provide a review and practice of MI principles and skills. \n‍\nLearning objectives \n\n‍‍Participants will review the philosophy and principles of the motivational interviewing approach\nParticipants review and learn basic motivational interviewing techniques.\nParticipants will explore how motivational techniques can be used to help clients engage in the treatment process (avoid dropout)\n\n‍ \nPANORAMIC VIEWS: Self and Gambler in Helping Relationships\n‍Cindy Anderson\, MSW\, LCSW\, ICGC-I\, Founder and Executive Director People Works-New Mexico \nThis workshop addresses a helping professional’s need for a panoramic view of the interiors and exteriors of a gambler’s life while not neglecting the impact of our own interiors/exteriors. This presentation provides an overview of issues to look for: comorbidities\, the shame and stigma associated with gambling disorder\, and need for\nassessment and intervention in multiple domains of a gambler’s life. As a helping professional\, willingness to converse about difficult subjects such as trauma\, shame\, sex\, cultural influences\, and money become critical. \n‍\nLearning objectives: \n\nIdentify 3 potential comorbidities or associated conditions found in problem gambling.\nIdentify 3 domains of a gambler’s life that you should include in your assessment and possible interventions.\nIdentify your own biases and difficulty in helping problem gamblers.\n\n‍
URL:https://www.icrg.org/event/training-for-healthcare-provider-responsible-gaming-conference/
LOCATION:Sandia Resort & Casino\, 30 Rainbow Rd\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:The Gamblers of the Future? Migration from Video Games to Gambling among Young Adults
DESCRIPTION:1.5 Continuing Education Hours \nPresenter:\nLuke Clark\, PhD\, University of British Columbia\n‍\nIn video games\, a loot box is a consumable virtual item which can be redeemed. Studies have shown a link between loot box engagement and gambling problems. However\, the causal connections are unknown. Dr. Clark will report on his longitudinal research that traced the migration from video games to gambling. \nThe ICRG is approved by NBCC and NAADAC to offer continuing education for counselors. In addition\, the ICRG is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The ICRG maintains responsibility for this program and its content. \nThank you for attending!
URL:https://www.icrg.org/event/the-gamblers-of-the-future-migration-from-video-games-to-gambling-among-young-adults/
LOCATION:Online\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Hardrock Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Last week\, ICRG hosted a Gambling Addiction Conference at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood\, FL\, providing training for treatment providers. Grateful to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for partnering with us! \nConference Agenda 2023 \nPhoto from left to right: Paul Pellizzari\, Vice President\, Global Social Responsibility at Hard Rock and Dr. James Whelan \nPhoto from left to right: Our speakers Jay Robinson\, Rory Pfund\, Bruce Leise\, James Whelan\, and ICRG’s Nicole Scott
URL:https://www.icrg.org/event/hardrock-workshop/
LOCATION:Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino\, 1 Seminole Way\, Hollywood\, FL\, 33314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshop
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SUMMARY:24th ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction
DESCRIPTION:Brochure\nThe ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction brochure contains a full schedule\, information on registration and fees\, a list of agencies that have approved the conference for continuing education hours or CLE’s\, a list of speakers\, instructions for submitting poster abstracts and scholarship applications and our generous sponsors. \n24th-ICRG-Conference-on-Gambling-and-Addiction PDF Brochure \nSchedule and Learning Objectives\nNote that the following schedule includes learning objectives for each session. \nSUNDAY\, OCTOBER 8\, 2023 \n8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration \n10 a.m. – NoonPre-Con workshop for Treatment Providers: Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Gambling Problems \nShane Kraus\, PhD\, Assistant Professor of Psychology\, University of Nevada\, Las Vegas \nMindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP) is a form of treatment for addiction that focuses on the period after treatment when individuals are most likely to relapse. MBRP applies the concept of mindfulness to the management of urges that can derail sobriety or maintain moderation. Dr. Kraus\, both a researcher and a clinician\, will lead this workshop in an exploration of the utility of MBRP for clients with a gambling disorder. \nLearning objectives – As a result of the program\, attendees will be able to: \n• Learn how to teach mindfulness to clients. \n• Apply Mindfulness-based relapse prevention in their practice. \nPre-Con Workshop for Treatment Providers: Congruence Couple Therapy for Gambling Disorder \nSpeaker Bonnie Lee\, PhD\, Professor in the Addictions Counselling Program and Research Affiliate\, University of Lethbridge \nIdentifying mechanisms of change in psychotherapeutic treatment models has significant implications for addictive disorders. Dr. Lee will discuss her research showing that Congruence Couple Therapy can have better outcomes than individual-based therapies for clients with gambling problems. \nLearning objectives –As a result of the program\, attendees will be able to: \n• Identify mechanisms of change in psychotherapeutic treatment \n• Describe the principles of Congruence Couple Therapy. \n• Apply Congruence Couple Therapy in practice. \n1 p.m. Welcome \n1:15 – 2:15 p.m. The Institutional Bias Against People with Gambling Disorder \nSpeaker: Stacey Tovino\, JD\, PhD\, William J. Alley Professor of Law\, The University of Oklahoma College of Law \nModerator: Alan Feldman\, International Gaming Institute\, University of Nevada\, Las Vegas \nDespite the reclassification of gambling disorder as an addictive disorder by the American Psychiatric Association in 2013\, health insurers continue to exclude gambling disorder treatment from insurance coverage. Furthermore\, federal and state disability non-discrimination laws uniformly exclude gambling disorder from the definition of disability. Dr. Tovino will detail her findings on this disturbing situation and propose how the gambling community can rectify this situation. \nLearning objectives –As a result of the program\, attendees will be able to: \n• Identify biases in health care law that prevent people with gambling disorder from accessing help. \n• Describe the argument for treating gambling disorder the same as other addictive disorders. \n• Formulate strategies for addressing this problem. \n2:30 – 3:30 p.m.Ask Me Anything! Voices of Recovery from Gambling Disorder \nTed Hartwell\, Executive Director\, Nevada Council on Problem Gambling; Ed Talbot\, Executive Director\, New Hampshire Council on Problem Gambling; Michelle Malkin\, PhD\, JD\, Assistant Professor\, East Carolina University\, Kathy Scanlan\, International Center for Responsible Gaming (moderator) \nWhat is the experience of individuals who recover from gambling disorder? This free-wheeling session will allow audience members to set the agenda! \nLearning objectives –As a result of the program\, attendees will be able to: \n• Describe the varied experiences of recovery from gambling disorder. \n• Apply knowledge of the recovery experience to clinical practice\, research or responsible gambling policies. \n3:30 – 3:50 p.m.Refreshment Break \n3:50 — 4:50 pm.Does Responsible Gambling Work? New Research on Pre-commitment \nSpeaker: Michael J.A. Wohl\, PhD\, Professor\, Carleton University \nModerator: Cait DeBaun\, American Gaming Association \nDoes pre-commitment—a responsible gambling strategy that allows the gambler to set spending and time limits before gambling—help reduce gambling problems? Dr. Wohl’s ICRG-funded research explored the uptake and effectiveness of the PlayMyWay program. \nLearning objectives –As a result of the program\, attendees will be able to: \n• Describe the rationale behind pre-commitment as responsible gambling strategy. \n• Critically analyze the research on pre-commitment. \n• Incorporate findings into prevention programs. \n5 – 6 p.m. Optimizing responsible gaming programs: Using the Positive Play approach to measure responsible play\, identify program success\, and pinpoint areas for improvement \nThe presentation will describe the research results involving the Positive Play Scale (PPS) as well as the early development of the PPS Lottery scale. The presentation will also describe the development and initial research results of the Positive Play Quiz. \nSpeaker: Nassim Tabri\, PhD\, Carleton University \nModerator: Kate Carlson\, Director of CSR & Compliance\, Hoosier Lottery \nLearning objectives –As a result of the program\, attendees will be able to: \n• Describe the principles of Positive Play. \n• Critically analyze research on Positive Play. \n• Incorporate insights into responsible gambling programs. \n6:15 – 8 p.m.Reception and Poster Session \n‍ \nMONDAY\, OCTOBER 9\, 2023 \n7 – 8 a.m. OPEN AA/GA MEETING \nAll are welcome to this open meeting. \nNETWORKING BREAKFAST FOR ALL ATTENDEES \n8 – 9 a.m.The Gamblers of the Future? Migration from Video Games to Gambling among Young Adults \nSpeaker: Luke Clark\, PhD\, Professor of Psychology\, University of British Columbia \nModerator: Martin Lycka\, SVP American Regulatory Affairs & Responsible Gambling\, Entain \nIn video games\, a loot box is a consumable virtual item which can be redeemed. Studies have shown a link between loot box engagement and gambling problems. However\, the causal connections are unknown. Dr. Clark will report on his longitudinal research that traced the migration from video games to gambling. \nLearning objectives –As a result of the program\, attendees will be able to: \n• Learn the difference between causation\, correlation and association in research studies. \n• Describe the similarities and differences between loot boxes and gambling. \n• Consider how prevention programs can be developed to address this problem. \n9:15 – 10:15 a.m.Adolescents and the Lottery \nSpeaker: Zu Wei Zhai\, PhD\, Assistant Professor\, Program in Neuroscience\, Middlebury College \nModerator: Connie Jones\, Director of Responsible Gaming\, AGEM \nLottery-purchasing is prevalent among adolescents. A study found that lottery-purchasing by this demographic is linked to later gambling problems. Dr. Zhai will report on this research and propose ways to address this problem. \nLearning objectives –As a result of the program\, attendees will be able to: \n• Describe the prevalence of adolescent gambling on the lottery. \n• Critically assess research on lottery play by adolescents. \n• Consider which findings can be applied to new prevention and responsible gambling programs. \n10:15 – 10:40 a.m.Refreshment Break \n10:45 –11:45 a.m.Gambling Disorder and Stigma: Opportunities for Treatment and Prevention \nLeanne Quigley\, PhD\, Assistant Professor of Psychology\, Yeshiva University \nWe all know that people with gambling problems and addiction face stigma in today’s society.  But what is the real-life impact of stigma and how can we change such attitudes? Dr. Quigley will do a deep dive\, reporting on her research on the impact of stigma on treatment\, recovery and public health policies focused on people with gambling disorder. \nLearning objectives –As a result of the program\, attendees will be able to: \n• Assess the damage caused by stigma against people with gambling disorder. \n• Apply findings to reform existing recovery and public health policies. \nNoon – 1 p.m.Awards Luncheon \nConcurrent Special Interest Tracks \nTrack for Clinicians\, Researchers and Public Health Professionals \n1 – 2 p.m.Integrative Cultural Healing Model \nSpeaker: Martina Whelshula\, PhD\, Arrow Lakes Nation of the Colville Confederated Tribes in Washington State \nModerator: Katherine Spilde\, PhD\, MBA\, Endowed Chair\, Sycuan Institute on Tribal Gaming and Professor\, L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management\, San Diego State University; Member of ICRG Board \nDr. Whelshula has worked extensively with Native American communities nationwide on local and national policy development\, education and behavioral health. Her most recent work is the development of an integrative cultural treatment model to address trauma\, mental health\, and substance use disorders for tribes. \nLearning objectives –As a result of the program\, attendees will be able to: \n• Critically assess the need for culture-based approaches to trauma\, mental health and addiction among members of Tribal nations. \n• Apply principles of an integrative cultural treatment model in clinical practice. \nTrack for Industry Professionals and Regulators \n1-2 p.m.Cashless Gambling: Exploring Health Risks and Empowering Consumer Protection \nLuke Clark\, PhD.\, Professor of Psychology\, University of British Columbia \nKasra Ghaharian\, PhD\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow\,University of Nevada\, Las Vegas \nModerator: Omer Sattar\, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Sightline Payments \nThe evolution of payment technologies has raised questions about the health impact on customers who might be having problems with their gambling. This session will feature some of the newest research on “cashless gambling.” \nLearning objectives –As a result of the program\, attendees will be able to: \n• Describe the current state of digital payments in the gambling environment. \n• Critically assess the research currently being done on the impact of digital payments in gambling establishments. \n• Apply findings to improve responsible gambling strategies. \nTrack for Clinicians\, Researchers and Public Health Professionals \n2:10 – 3:10 p.m. Lightning Talks: Recovery from Gambling Disorder: What we know and what we don’t know \n● Samuel Peter\, PhD.\, Durham VA \n● David Hodgins\, PhD\, University of Calgary \n● Shane Kraus\, PhD\, University of Nevada\, Las Vegas \n● Ted Hartwell\, Nevada Council on Problem Gambling \n● Rory Pfund\, PhD\, University of Memphis \nModerator: Christine Reilly\, International Center for Responsible Gaming \nThere is no standard treatment for or road to recovery from gambling disorder. The panel will deliver brief reports on where we stand with research on various approaches such as mindfulness\, CBT\, brief interventions\, contingency management\, and Gamblers Anonymous. \nLearning objectives –As a result of the program\, attendees will be able to: \n• Discover the current status of research on various treatments and other pathways to recovery from gambling disorder. \n• Describe why research on treating people with gambling disorder is difficult to conduct. \n• Apply insights about various treatments to clinical practice. \nTrack for Industry Professionals and Regulators \n2:10 – 3:10 p.m. Lightning Talks: Can we improve responsible gambling messaging? \nSpeakers: Michael Wohl\, PhD\, Carelton University; Brett L.Abarbanel\, PhD\, International Gaming Institute\, UNLV\, Garrett Farnes\, MGM Resorts International; Gloria Miele\, PhD\, UCLA; Deirdre Querney\, MSW\, Hamilton Alcohol\, Drug & Gambling Services; Peter Cohen\, The Agenda Group (moderator) \nLow usage of responsible gambling (RG) programs has led many to wonder if the messaging is to blame. The panel will deliver brief reports on what the research tells us and ideas for improving language in RG programs. \nLearning objectives –As a result of the program\, attendees will be able to: \n• Describe the concerns of researchers\, treatment providers and responsible gambling specialists about the potentially stigmatizing language of responsible gambling. \n• Translate what we know about de-stigmatizing addiction treatment language to responsible gambling messaging. \n3:10 – 3:30 p.m.Refreshment Break \n‍ \n3:30 – 4:30 p.m.Plenary Session: Trajectories of Sports Wagering Over Time \nSpeaker: Joshua Grubbs\, PhD\, Associate Professor\, University of New Mexico \nModerator: Michael Soll\, The Innovation Group \nWhat are the latest findings from this ICRG-funded national survey of  sports wagering? Join Dr. Grubbs for an exploration of sports gamblers in the U.S. and their potential health risks. \nLearning Objectives — As a result of the program\, attendees will be able to: \n• Differentiate between the different types of sports wagering available in the U.S. as of 2023 \n• Describe the demographic and socioeconomic predictors of sports wagering behaviors. \nPlenary Session: \n4:45 – 6:15 p.m. Trends Shaping the Future of Responsible Gaming \nSpeaker: Jeremiah Weinstock\, PhD\, Professor\, Clinical Program and Department Chair\, Saint Louis University \nModerator: Alan Feldman\, UNLV \nHow will technology shape tomorrow’s prevention and interventions for gambling problems? Dr. Weinstock will reflect on his own work with an mHealth app and other developments he sees on the horizon. \nLearning Objectives – As a result of the program\, attendees will be able to: \n• Describe the various ways in which technology is being used in mental health care and prevention. \n• Critically assess the type of research that must be done to evaluate new technology-based interventions and responsible gambling programs. \n• Describe the pros and cons of AI in treatment and prevention. \nContinuing Education\nUPDATE as of October 26\, 2023: We are waiting for the final registration/scanned badges list so that we can email attendees a link to SurveyMonkey. Please note that attendees must complete the evaluation on SurveyMonkey in order to receive a CE certificate. Questions? Contact Noelle Mancini (nmancini@icrg.org). \n‍ \nConference attendees can earn up to 13.50 continuing education hours approved by healthcare and legal certifying agencies. \n2 Hours\nPre-Con Workshop for Treatment Providers: \n\nMindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Gambling Problems; or\nCongruence Couple Therapy for Gambling Disorder\n\n11.50 Hours\nSessions held Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. \nAgencies that have approved ICRG as a CE Provider\n\nThe International Center for Responsible Gaming is approved by NAADAC\, the Association for Addiction Professionals\, to offer continuing education (Provider # 100793)\n• The International Center for Responsible Gaming is approved by NBCC\, National Board of Certified Counselors\, as an Approved Continuing Education Provider\, ACEP No. 6474. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The ICRG is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.\n• The International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The ICRG maintains responsibility for this program and its content\n\nSingle Program Approval\n\nThe IGCCB has approved the ICRG Conference for 13.25 hours (C-0-115).\nThe Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education has approved the ICRG Conference for 13 credits.\nThis program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886911286-4174) for 13.5 continuing education contact hours.\nThe Pennsylvania CLE Board has approved the conference for 13.5 CLEs.\nThe State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol\, Drug and Gambling Counselors has approved the ICRG Conference for 13.5 hours (Approval code: 2023-0728)\n\nThe ICRG also is seeking single program approval of the conference from the following organizations\, most of which have approved CE hours offered by previous ICRG conferences and webinars: Canadian Problem Gambling Certification Board\,  the Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers\, and the Nevada Certification Board. \n(Please contact Christine Reilly at creilly@icrg.org if you wish to receive CLEs from other jurisdictions.\nVisit icrg.org/events to get updates on CE and CLE approvals.) \nSpeakers\nBrett L. Abarbanel\, PhD\, Executive Director\, International Gaming Institute\, University of Nevada\, Las Vegas \nLuke Clark\, PhD\, Professor of Psychology\, University of British Columbia \nGarrett Farnes\, Director of Responsible Gaming\, MGM Resorts International \nAlan Feldman\, Distinguished Fellow in Responsible Gaming\, University of Nevada\, Las Vegas\, and Chair Emeritus\, ICRG \nKasra Ghaharian\, PhD\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow\, University of Nevada\, Las Vegas \nJoshua Grubbs\, PhD\, Associate Professor\, University of New Mexico \nTed Hartwell\, Executive Director\, Nevada Council on Problem Gambling \nDavid Hodgins\, PhD\, Professor\, Department of Psychology\, University of Calgary \nShane Kraus\, PhD\, Assistant Professor of Psychology\, University of Nevada\, Las Vegas \nBonnie Lee\, PhD\, Professor in the Addictions Counseling Program and Research Affiliate\, University of Lethbridge \nMark Lipparelli\, Chairman\, ICRG \nMichelle Malkin\, PhD\, JD\, Assistant Professor\, East Carolina University \nArthur Paikowsky\, President\, ICRG \nSamuel Peter\, PhD\, Clinical Staff Psychologist\, Durham VA Health Care System \nRory Pfund\, PhD\, Research Assistant Professor\, Department of Psychology\, University of Memphis \nLeanne Quigley\, PhD\, Assistant Professor of Psychology\, Yeshiva University \nNassim Tabri\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Department of Psychology\, Carleton University \nEd Talbot\, Executive Director\, New Hampshire Council on Problem Gambling \nStacey Tovino\, JD\, PhD\, William J. Alley Professor of Law\, The University of Oklahoma College of Law \nJeremiah Weinstock\, PhD\, Professor\, Clinical Program and Department Chair\, Saint Louis University \nMartina Whelshula\, PhD\, Arrow Lakes Nation of the Colville Confederated Tribes in Washington State \nMichael J.A. Wohl\, PhD\, Professor\, Carleton University \nZu Wei Zhai\, PhD\, Assistant Professor\, Program in Neuroscience\, Middlebury College \nSponsors\n \nUnderwriter: The Venetian Las Vegas\nElite: Chickasaw Nation and Konami\nExclusive: DraftKings\nPremier: Cherokee Nation Entertainment\, IGT\, Sands\, and The Innovation Group\nStrategic: Entain\, Everi\, Interblock Gaming\, Light & Wonder\, MGM Resorts International\, and Potawatomi Hotel & Casino\nAdvocate: Caesars Entertainment\, Rush Street Interactive\, and Wondr Nation\nHonor Roll: Paragon Gaming and Q Casino\n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!!\nThere are still opportunities for your organization to join these generous companies demonstrating their support for responsible gambling by serving as a sponsor of the ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction. Current sponsors are listed in the conference brochure. Please contact Joshua Belkin at jbelkin@icrg.org for more information \nFees & Registration\n\n\n\n‍ \nFor help with registration\, contact Keli Elkins (kelkins@icrg.org) or Christine Reilly (creilly@icrg.org) \n\nPoster Session\nAbstracts Due August 15\, 2023\nThe ICRG showcases new research on gambling disorder and responsible gambling during a poster session and reception held at the ICRG Conference. This event is an opportunity for investigators to report on their empirical research and discuss their findings with conference attendees. Each year\, a committee selects the recipients of the Outstanding Poster Award and honorable mention. \nSUBJECT MATTER\nPosters can focus on any aspects of gambling disorder and responsible gambling and must report on empirical research. Abstracts will be reviewed for scientific merit. \nSUBMISSION GUIDELINES\n‍\nAbstracts should be submitted electronically in MS Word® or another word processing software using a font size no smaller than 12 pt. PDFs will not be accepted. Please include the following information: \n• Title of Presentation\n• Name(s) and affiliation(s) of the author(s)\n• Email address of the first author\n• Poster abstract (no more than 500 words). Please follow APA format for text and references. The abstract should address the following:\n• Sample and methods\n• Preliminary findings\n• Implications for the field\n• Digital signature of first author certifying that any work with human or animal subjects in the abstract complies with the guiding policies and principles for experimental procedures of the World Medical Association of Helsinki. \nBy submitting a poster\, at least one author must agree to attend the conference and to participate in the poster session on October 8. No individual can be first author on more than one submission. \nAbstracts will be accepted on a rolling basis until Aug. 15\, 2023. Send the abstract to Christine Reilly at creilly@icrg.org. For more information or questions\, call 978-338-6610.
URL:https://www.icrg.org/event/24th-icrg-conference-on-gambling-and-addiction/
LOCATION:Venetian Expo & Convention Center\, 201 Sands Ave\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89169\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open Science in Gambling Research
DESCRIPTION:Every year the ICRG offers webinars on the latest research on gambling disorder and responsible gambling.  Treatment providers can earn continuing education hours approved by various agencies. Best of all\, the webinars are free—thanks to the generosity of the American Gaming Association and Global Gaming Expo! \nNext Webinar:\nJune 27\, 2023\n2-3:30 p.m. Eastern‍ \n‍\nOpen Science in Gambling Research.                                           ‍\nOpen Science (OS) is the movement to make scientific research\, data and their\ndissemination available to any member of an inquiring society\, from professionals to citizens. OS is especially important in cases of gambling industry-funded research on gambling disorder and responsible gambling to ensure that the research process is ethical\, transparent\, and unbiased.\nThe panel will first discuss OS strategies and then explore how OS principles and practices can be integrated with existing guidelines for industry-funded research on gambling disorder and responsible gambling.‍ \nPanel: \n\nDebi LaPlante\, PhD\, Harvard Medical School and Cambridge Health Alliance\nBrett Abarbanel\, PhD University of Nevada\, Las Vegas\nDavid Mellor\, PhD\, Center for Open Science\n\nLearning Objectives: \nAs a result of this program\, learners will be able to: \n\nApply the principles of OS to research on gambling\nCritically analyze any bias in industry-funded research\n\nClick here to register and watch the webinar.
URL:https://www.icrg.org/event/open-science-in-gambling-research/
LOCATION:Online\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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