Archived Sessions

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Please note: The ICRG cannot award continuing education hours for accessing archived webinars as we do not have the capability to record attendance as required by the organizations that have approved the ICRG to offer continuing education.

 

Patterns of Daily Fantasy Sports Play: Implcations for the Emerging US Sports Betting Market

Recent Federal legislative changes in the United States have led some states to liberalize gambling regulations to allow sports betting, with many more on the way. In response to these changes in the United States gambling landscape, researchers, policymakers and the general public have expressed concerns that this expansion could have adverse effects on public health. Though we have very little evidence about sports betting in the United States, primarily because of the newness of the market, there are lessons we can learn about what we might expect in this emerging market from the case of daily fantasy sports (DFS). DFS subscriber behavior can provide valuable information about population patterns, potential risk factors, and exposure and adaptation trends we might expect to see as sports betting becomes more accessible. This webinar reviews recent work examining the actual play patterns of subscribers to a large daily fantasy sports provider with a focus on how these findings might provide insight about what to expect in the emerging US sports betting market.  

 

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Learning Objectives: 

  • Describe the differences between DFS and traditional season-long fantasy sports 
and how those difference might relate to risk for addiction
  • Describe the exposure and adaptation effect as it applies to DFS and what we might 
expect to observe in the emerging US sports betting market 
  • Identify at least two risk factors that might predict failure to adapt among vulnerable 
individuals

  

Dr. Sarah Nelson is the director for research at the Division on Addiction, Cambridge Health Alliance, and an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. At the Division, Nelson’s work covers many facets of addiction, including the relationship between psychiatric comorbidity and DUI offense, how best to develop community recovery environments for youth with substance use problems, and the distribution and determinants of gambling and gambling problems. Her gambling work includes studies of internet gambling and daily fantasy sports play, evaluations of responsible gambling programs, assessments of gambling treatment service systems, and the development of predictive models based on early online play patterns to detect subscribers who are at risk for gambling problems. Recently, Nelson has been working with actual player records from a large daily fantasy sports (DFS) providers to understand patterns of play across time. 

 

What People do it 12-Step Programs That Mobilizes Changes and Why

Dr. Tonigan will explore the active ingredients and mechanisms of change in 12-step programs, with an emphasis on what may translate to Gamblers Anonymous. 

 

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Learning Objectives: 

  • Identify one ingredient in 12-Step programs that facilitates behavioral change 
  • Identify possible implications for better understanding Gamblers Anonymous

 

Instructor:  J. Scott Tonigan, PhD, is Research Professor in the department of psychology at the University of New Mexico. His research interests include behavior change in mutual-help programs, assessment instruments, and empirically supported treatments. 

 

Practice Guidelines for Treating Gambling-related Problems: An Evidence-based Treatment Guide for Clinicians

 

Evidence-based practice guidelines rest upon research, clinical expertise and patient characteristics. This presentation will cover what this means for treating gambling-related problems. Using evidence from a recent empirical review of the literature, Dr. LaPlante will review treatment approaches that have high quality, developing, and limited empirical evidence supporting their efficacy. This presentation will provide information about the tools and strategies that research indicates are most likely to work, areas in need of additional scientific consideration and the implications for people with gambling-related problems.

 

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Learning objectives: 

  • Describe recent research related to the empirical assessment of strategies for treating gambling-related problems

  • Identify strategies that have high quality, developing, and limited strength of evidence

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Instructor:

Debi LaPlante, PhD, is director of the Division on Addiction, Cambridge Health Alliance, a Harvard Medical School (HMS) teaching hospital, and an assistant professor of psychiatry at HMS. She helped develop the Syndrome Model of Addiction and has conducted numerous research projects on responsible gambling.

 

Military Veterans and Gambling Problems: Research Perspectives

May 22, 2019

Recent research indicates that military veterans have a higher rate of gambling disorder than the adult general public. This webinar highlights new research on gambling problems among veterans.

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Learning Objectives:

 

  • Identify one finding from research veterans in treatment for gambling disorder

  • Explain why veterans are vulnerable to developing a gambling disorder​

 

Instructors:

Dr. Shane W. Kraus is a clinical psychologist at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford, Massachusetts. He is a core Research Investigator with the VISN 1 New England Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center, which focuses on improving understanding about the prevalence and consequences of addictions among U.S. military Veterans and co-occurring conditions such as mental illnesses, VA-compensated disabilities, homelessness, criminal justice histories, and medical issues. He is an assistant professor of psychiatry at University Massachusetts Medical School in Worchester, Massachusetts.

After joining Bedford VAMC in 2016, Dr. Kraus developed the Behavioral Addictions Clinic, an outpatient specialty mental health clinic which provides short-term individual and group psychotherapy as well as pharmacotherapy to Veterans with behavioral addictions. He has published extensively on topics of addictions, trauma/victimization, sexual behavior, and mental health issues for the last 9 years and has co-authored 49 articles and 7 book chapters. 

 

Dr. Joshua Grubbs is assistant professor of psychology at Bowling Green State University. His research falls primarily into three domains: the scientific study of addiction, personality, and religion as it relates to addiction and personality. In the field of addiction, he is particularly interested in topics related to behavioral addictions or compulsive behavior patterns. Dr. Grubbs is focused on the social and structural factors that shape self-perception and how self-reported beliefs about addiction influence presentation of symptoms, which, in turn, influence diagnosis, classification, and treatment of addictive behaviors. In short, he is interested in how society and environment affect self-perception of addictive behaviors and how that self-perception interacts with the addiction. He has past and ongoing projects related to self-reported problematic internet pornography use, hypersexual behavior more broadly, and gambling disorder. Dr. Grubbs was the recipient of an NCRG grant on gambling and traumatic stress among military veterans.

 

I Love a Good Clinical Handout! The Neurobiology of Gambling Disorder

April 24, 2019

Webinar slides and handouts can be found here

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“Why do people keep gambling even when it isn’t fun?” “Why is it hard to say ‘no’ to a gambling urge?” As a counselor, how do you answer when a client asks these questions? This webinar will describe a partnership between problem gambling researchers and counselors to develop a series of clinical handouts for use in counseling sessions. Using findings from current neurobiological research, these tools answer five frequently asked questions about the brain and gambling disorder. The webinar will describe the process of developing the clinical handouts and how they can be used effectively in treatment sessions.

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn about effective clinical-research partnerships to develop tools for clients with problem gambling
  • Answer five often-asked client questions about the neurobiology of problem gambling and how to effectively integrate these clinical tools into your practice.
  • Use the handouts to enhance your clinical work and help clients apply what they have learned to their own situations.

Instructors: Iris Balodis, PhD, is assistant professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences at McMaster University. Her research focuses on motivational processes influencing maladaptive decision-making, including gambling disorder. Deirdre Querney, MSW, CPGC, CCAC, is a registered social worker and certified problem gambling counselor with the City of Hamilton’s Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Services in Ontario, Canada. She is also a part-time instructor with the McMaster University Centre for Continuing Education in the Professional Addictions Studies Program.

I think therefore I am…a cognitive behavioral specialist

June 20, 2018

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Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), a treatment strategy used frequently for gambling disorder, is best known for its structured techniques (e.g., self-monitoring, daily thought records, advantages-disadvantages analyses, scaling, decisional balance, chain analysis, etc.). Unfortunately, even the best CBT techniques fail to help many people struggling with addictions. The purpose of this brief webinar is to focus on the most important skill associated with CBT: thinking like a cognitive-behavioral therapist. During this 90-minute webinar Dr. Liese will focus on thinking (i.e., cognitive) processes that may sharpen clinicians’ skills, including those who do not identify as cognitive-behavioral therapists.

 

Learning Objectives: As a result of participating in this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the potential value of thinking like a cognitive-behavioral therapist

  • Identify at least one new thought that will enhance their ability to provide therapy to people with addictions

Instructor: Bruce S. Liese, Ph.D., A.B.P.P., is one of the nation’s leading CBT trainers. He is professor of family medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center, where he has taught and practiced psychology for almost three decades. He is a recipient of the Presidential Citation for Distinguished Service to the APA Society of Addiction Psychology and has co-authored CBT treatment manuals with Dr. Aaron T. Beck and others, used in randomized clinical trials. Dr. Liese is the current president of Division 50 at the APA. He has expanded his research agenda to include non-substance based addictions such as gambling disorder.

 

Educationg Patrons and Employees about Responsible Gaming: What Does the Reseach Say?

May 30, 2018

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Speaker: Heather Grey, Ph.D., Associate Director of academic affairs at the Division on Addiction, Cambridge Health Alliance, a Harvard Medical School (HMS) teaching hospital, and instructor in psychiatry at HMS

Moderator: Christine Reilly, Senior Research Director, National Center for Responsible Gaming

Learning Objectives: As a result of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

Identify the rationale for responsible gambling (RG) education programs
  • Describe what the research says about patron-facing RG education programs
  • Describe what the research says about employee-facing RG education programs
  • Identify common limitations of research evaluating RG education programs
  • Apply findings to design of new RG education programsaultmanson@yahoo.com

 

Waiting Is the Hardest Part: Impulsivity, Addiction and the Brain

May 5, 2016

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Speaker: Andrew Kayser, M.D., Ph.D., University of California, San Francisco

Moderator: Christine Reilly, Senior Research Director, National Center for Responsible Gaming

Research shows that addictive behaviors, especially gambling disorder, have a neurobiological basis. Using brain-imaging technology, researchers can see how activity within different regions of the brain correlates with behavior, and how different neuromodulators can impact a person’s ability to make decisions. Dr. Andrew Kayser will discuss the latest research on cognitive control, dopamine and impulsivity – and the impact that the brain has on addictions and gambling disorder.

Learning Objectives: As a result of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

  • Identify one way in which impulsive decision-making is affected by neurotransmitters
  • Explain the implications of the neurobiology of gambling disor­der for clinical practice

Rethinking Teenage Behavior: New Research on Adolescents' Risky Choices

April 7, 2016

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Speaker: Scott Huettel, Ph.D., Duke University

Moderator: Christine Reilly, Senior Research Director, National Center for Responsible Gaming

New research from Duke University offers a fresh perspective on adolescent risk-taking by demonstrating that young people are actually more rational in their economic choices than assumed, although still in need of guidance in their decision-making processes. Dr. Scott Huettel presents the findings from his new study, funded in part by the NCRG, and considers the implications of this research for preventing gambling and other risky behaviors among adolescents.

Learning Objectives: As a result of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

  • Explain why adolescents are more rational in their economic choices than previously assumed
  • Identify one or two implications for preventing disordered gambling in this age group

Screening for Gambling Disorder

March 8, 2016

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Speaker: Debi A. LaPlante, Ph.D., Harvard Medical School and Cambridge Health Alliance

Moderator: Christine Reilly, Senior Research Director, National Center for Responsible Gaming

Dr. Debi LaPlante reviews the importance of gambling-related screening with respect to co-occurring conditions, available gambling-related screening tools and the latest scientific evidence on the benefits of behavioral health screening. The webinar highlights the Brief Biosocial Gambling Screen, a 3-item screen validated for DSM-IV and DSM-5. Dr. LaPlante covers steps and strategies that health professionals can take if a client has a positive screen for gambling-related problems.

Learning Objectives: As a result of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

  • Summarize the latest science related to gambling screening
  • Use validated gambling screening tools such as the Brief Biosocial Gambling Screen
  • Explain the importance of gambling screening in specialty and non-specialty health settings

Battling Addiction on the Front Lines: Gambling Problems Among Veterans

July 17, 2015

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Speaker: Rani Hoff, Ph.D., Yale University

Moderator: Christine Reilly, Senior Research Director, National Center for Responsible Gaming

Veterans face a host of mental health problems including addictive behaviors. Dr. Hoff, an advisor to the Veterans Administration Office of Mental Health, shares her research on veterans' problems with gambling and obstacles they face in getting help.

Learning Objectives: As a result of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

  • Identify two vulnerabilities commonly seen in today’s veterans
  • Explain why veterans are more vulnerable to gambling disorder than the general adult population

Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment: Research Priority for 2015

April 3, 2015

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Speaker: Ken C. Winters, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota Medical School

Moderator: Christine Reilly, Senior Research Director, National Center for Responsible Gaming

The 2015 research grants program of the National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG) focused on investigations of SBIRT (screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment) in order to improve identification of disordered gamblers, explore the efficacy of brief interventions for this population and increase the rate of disordered gamblers referred to treatment. This webinar is intended to help researchers interested in applying to the NCRG for an SBIRT project. However, healthcare providers and public health professionals will also find this program useful in view of the fact that SBIRT is being implemented by many state and national organizations, including the Addiction Technology Transfer Centers associated with SAMHSA. In addition, treatment providers and public health professionals interested in collaborating with researchers on an SBIRT research project are also encouraged to participate.

Learning objectives: As a result of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

  • Identify three major goals of screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment programs
  • Provide two reasons why SBIRT is a promising approach for addressing gambling problems and disorder

Lost in the Shuffle: How Health and Disability Laws Hurt Disordered Gamblers

August 21, 2014

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Webinar Co-sponsors: Association of Problem Gambling Service Administrators

Speaker: Stacey A. Tovino, J.D., Ph.D., Lincy Professor of Law and Lehman Professor of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Moderator: Christine Reilly, Senior Research Director, National Center for Responsible Gaming

Many private health insurance policies and plans exclude treatments for gambling disorder from insurance coverage. However, healthcare providers specializing in disordered gambling have hoped that the Affordable Care Act and the strengthening of the federal mental health parity law would address this shortcoming. But is this the case? Law professor Dr. Tovino has meticulously researched this question and found that disordered gamblers seeking treatment and services continue to be excluded from health and disability coverage in some states and in some health plan contexts. Dr. Tovino discusses her ground-breaking research, using case studies, and offers potential remedies for ensuring that individuals with gambling disorder have the same legal protections as individuals with other addictive disorders.

Learning objectives: As a result of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

  • Provide three reasons why gambling disorder is typically not covered by health insurance and disability
  • Identify a possible remedy for this problem

Navigating Changes in DSM-5 a Year Later: Training for Addiction Specialists

May 15, 2014

Archived Session not available.

Speaker: Dr. Donald Black, Vice Chair for Education, Department of Psychiatry, and Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Moderator: Christine Reilly, Senior Research Director, National Center for Responsible Gaming

In 2013 the American Psychiatric Association released the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders which included significant revisions in the diagnosis of gambling disorder (formerly “pathological gambling”) and substance use disorders. In this webinar Donald W. Black, M.D., co-author of DSM-5 Guidebook: The Essential Companion to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, discusses the rationale for the changes and the practical implications (e.g., coding, compensation) for clinicians.

Preventing Disordered Gambling Among College Students

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

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Speaker: Dr. Clayton Neighbors. Professor and Director of the Social Psychology Program in the Department of Psychology at the University of Houston.

Moderator: Christine Reilly, Senior Research Director, National Center for Responsible Gaming

Approximately 75% of college students in the U.S. gambled in the past year and six percent develop a gambling problem. Despite this high rate, there have been no screening/brief interventions tailored for this population—until now. Clayton Neighbors, Ph.D., a leading researcher on alcohol interventions for college students, introduces a new, evidence-based, confidential screening/brief intervention tool that will be available on www.CollegeGambling.org in 2014. He provides an overview of disordered gambling on college campuses and describe the research behind the development and testing of this novel prevention program aimed at reducing normative misperceptions of gambling among college students. College health professionals and administrators can learn how they can use the free resource as part of their wellness programs.

The Neurobiological Cocktail of Addiction, Gambling Disorders and Mood Disorders

January 31, 2014

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Presenters:

  • Kafui Dzirasa, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Neurobiology, Bioengineering at Duke University
  • Stephen Mague, Ph.D., Duke University
  • Gretchen Sprow, Ph.D., Duke University

Moderator: Christine Reilly, Senior Research Director, National Center for Responsible Gaming

Often, individuals with a gambling disorder also struggle with other psychological difficulties. Research shows that a person with any other psychiatric disorder is 17.4 times more likely to develop a gambling disorder than those without such problems. How does the brain process these co-occurring disorders, and how does that influence how we diagnose and treat gambling disorder? Drs. Kafui Dzirasa, Stephen Mague, and Gretchen Sprow from Duke University Medical Center give an overview of the many ways that treatment for gambling disorders is impacted by research on mood and anxiety disorders, drug and alcohol abuse.

Addiction as Syndrome: Implications for Understanding and Treating Gambling Disorders and Other Addictive Disorders

October 30, 2013

Archived Session not available.

Presenter: Sarah Nelson, Ph.D., Harvard Medical School

Moderator: Christine Reilly, Senior Research Director, National Center for Responsible Gaming

Recent research on gambling and other behaviors suggests that the existing focus on addictive substances does not adequately capture the origin, nature and processes of addiction. The Harvard Medical School faculty at the Division on Addiction at Cambridge Health Alliance have proposed a new understanding of addiction as a syndrome with multiple expressions, ranging from substance-based disorders to behavioral disorders. They discuss how recent research indicates that the specific objects of addiction play a less central role in the development of addiction than previously thought. 

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Gambling Disorders and Other Addictive Behaviors

July 31, 2013

Archived Session not available.

Presenter: Mark Dixon, Ph.D., Southern Illinois University

Moderator: Christine Reilly, Senior Research Director, National Center for Responsible Gaming

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a unique evidence-based psychological intervention that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies together with commitment and behavior change strategies to increase psychological flexibility. Dr. Dixon leads this webinar on using ACT with clients who have gambling and other addictive disorders. 

From "Pathological Gambling" to "Gambling Disorder:" Changes in the DSM-5 

April 24, 2013 

Archived Session not available.

Speaker: Jon E. Grant, J.D., M.D., M.P.H., Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Chicago School of Medicine.

Moderator: Christine Reilly, Senior Research Director, National Center for Responsible Gaming

One of the most anticipated events in the mental health field is the publication of the fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in May 2013. Many of the changes have caused great debate and “Pathological Gambling” is no exception with substantial changes in classification, name of the disorder and number of symptoms required for a diagnosis. Are we ready for these changes? Dr. Grant explores the rationale for the changes in the diagnostic code and the implications for assessing individuals with a “Gambling Disorder.”

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Problem Gambling

February 8, 2013

Archived session not available.

Speaker: Lisa Najavits, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine

Moderator: Christine Reilly, Senior Research Director, National Center for Responsible Gaming

Clinicians must often be prepared to assess and treat co-occurring psychiatric conditions when treating for gambling disorders. Dr. Lisa Najavits discusses best practices on how to address this issue through her nationally-known program "Seeking Safety." "Seeking Safety" is an evidence-based treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders.

In this free, one-hour webinar, Dr. Najavits:

  • Comprehensively discusses her research findings on the intersection of PTSD and gambling disorders
  • Explains the "Seeking Safety" treatment approach. This model, which has been used with problem gamblers as well as substance use disorder clients, is a present-focused cognitive-behavioral therapeutic approach offering psychoeducation and coping skills.
  • Addresses additional questions about best practices for co-occuring disorders

Path to Recovery: Is Controlled Gambling Possible for Pathological Gamblers? 

September 19, 2012

Archived Session not available.

​Speaker: Wendy S. Slutske, Ph.D., Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri - Columbia and 2011 NCRG Scientific Achievement Award winner

Moderator: Christine Reilly, Senior Research Director, National Center for Responsible Gaming

Abstinence from gambling has been the only acknowledged treatment goal in most pathological gambling interventions. However, a new study from Australia challenges the notion that abstaining from gambling is the only path to recovery. Dr. Wendy Slutske discusses research that found 90 percent of those in the recovery group participated in some form of gambling in the past year. She explores the implications of this finding for treatment and interventions.

Youth Gambling: Genetic and Environmental Factors

June 20, 2012

Archived Session not available.

Speaker: Serena King, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Hamline University

Moderator: Christine Reilly, Senior Research Director, National Center for Responsible Gaming

Research indicates that adolescents and young adults have more gambling problems than the general adult population. Dr. King reports on new findings from an NCRG-funded study that examined the roles of genetics, environment and psychiatric disorders in the development of gambling disorders during the transition to young adulthood.

Science vs. Myth: Research on Internet Gambling

March 6, 2012

Archived Session not available.

Speaker: Sarah Nelson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

Moderator: Christine Reilly, Senior Research Director, National Center for Responsible Gaming

It has become conventional wisdom that Internet gambling is an especially risky behavior because of the factors of easy access and social isolation.  Are these concerns based on speculation or scientific research? Dr. Sarah Nelson addresses this question by reporting on the findings from a pioneering study of the actual wagering transactions of 40,000 online gamblers. Her latest findings reflect actual gambling behavior patterns, and this webinar provides deeper look at the characteristics of people who have gambled online.

Adolescent Brain Development: Implications for Understanding Youth Gambling

August 24, 2011

Archived Session not available.

Speaker: Ken C. Winters, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse and Research, University of Minnesota

Moderator: Christine Reilly, Senior Research Director, National Center for Responsible Gaming

New scientific discoveries about the brain have put a much different perspective on our understanding of adolescent behavior. Research now suggests that the human brain is still maturing during the adolescent years, with significant changes continuing into the early 20s. The developing brain of the teenage years may help explain why adolescents and young adults sometimes make decisions that seem to be quite risky and may lead to safety or health concerns such as gambling excessively. And it may add insights into unique vulnerabilities and opportunities associated with youth.

CollegeGambling.org: A New Resource for Campus Professionals

June 1, 2011

Archived Session not available.

Speakers:

  • Matthew Martens, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Educational, School and Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri, Columbia
  • Ryan Travia, M.Ed., Director of Alcohol and Other Drug Services, Harvard University

Moderator: Christine Reilly, Senior Research Director, National Center for Responsible Gaming

According to the latest research, approximately 75 percent of college students gamble annually, whether legally or illegally, and about 6 percent developed a severe gambling problem. However, only 22 percent of U.S. colleges and universities have a gambling policy. To address this gap, the NCRG created CollegeGambling.org to provide free resources to schools interested in developing comprehensive policies and programs designed to reduce gambling-related harm.

This free, one-hour live webinar:

  • Describes the latest research about college gambling and gambling problems among college students.
  • Introduces campus administrators and health professionals to the key features of CollegeGambling.org they can use on their campuses.
  • Explains the resources available to college students and their parents on CollegeGambling.org

Gambling Disorders: What Addiction Professionals Need To Know

March 23, 2011

Archived Session not available.

Co-sponsored by: NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals

Speaker: Jon E. Grant, J.D., M.D., M.P.H., Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Chicago School of Medicine

Moderator: Shirley Beckett Mikell, NCAC II, CAC II, SAP, Director of Certification and Education and National Certification Commission, NAADAC

As awareness of gambling disorders grows, states are increasingly requiring clinicians to be certified in problem gambling. Because of the high co-morbidity rate with substance use disorders, addiction professionals play an important role as frontline healthcare providers for individuals with gambling problems.

In this webinar on gambling disorders tailored to the needs of addiction counselors, Jon E. Grant reviewed:

  • The nature and prevalence of gambling disorders (GD)
  • Vulnerable populations
  • The co-morbidity of gambling addiction
  • Similarities between GD and alcohol and other drug (AOD) problem
  • Screening and diagnosis of GD and treatment options

Regulating Interventions for Disordered Gambling: What New Research Says about the Safety, Effectiveness and Logistics of Self-Exclusion Programs

August 16, 2010

Archived session not available.

Speakers:

  • Robert Ladouceur, Ph.D., C.A.S., professor of psychology, Laval University, Quebec
  • Kevin Mullally, J.D., general counsel and director of government affairs, Gaming Laboratories International

As gaming continues its rapid expansion in jurisdictions around the world, so do the responsible gaming regulations that are intended to keep gambling a fun and safe recreational activity. One of the most popular initiatives is the “self-exclusion program,” which allows gaming patrons to exclude themselves from a casino and all the promotions and privileges typically accorded to customers. Despite the popularity of self-exclusion programs, little research has been conducted on their safety and effectiveness. In this webinar, Dr. Ladouceur – one of the few researchers to explore self-exclusion from a scientific perspective – will present his findings from a study of self-exclusion in Quebec and suggest future directions on this topic for researchers, regulators, public policy makers and operators. The session also provide a brief overview of the current international regulatory environment and an opportunity for participants to discuss issues related to the development and operation of self-exclusion programs.

Co-Occurring Disorders: How Research is Informing the Identification and Treatment of Pathological Gambling

June 17, 2010

Archived Session not available.

Presenter: Marc Potenza, M.D., Ph.D., Yale University

Moderator: Christine Reilly, Senior Research Director, National Center for Responsible Gaming

Marc Potenza, M.D., Ph.D., of Yale University discusses the influence new research is having on the treatment of pathological gamblers. During this session, attendees will learn about:

  • The broad range of Axis I and II disorders (such as depression and personality disorders) that co-occur with pathological gambling;
  • How co-occurring disorders might influence how we understand and treat people with pathological gambling; and
  • The importance of screening for and treating pathological gambling within mental health and addiction settings.

Dr. Potenza also briefly addresses how research on co-occurring disorders influenced the recently proposed changes in the definition of pathological gambling in the DSM-V.

Youth and College Gambling: New Direction, New Discoveries

October 22, 2009

Archived Session not available.

Download a PDF of the presentation here

Speakers:

  • Stacy Andes, Director of Health Promotion, Villanova University
  • Madalyn C. Eadline, Director, Office of Special Projects, Lehigh University
  • Randy Stinchfield, Ph.D., Associate Director of the Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Minnesota Medical School

Moderator:  Christine Reilly, Senior Research Director, National Center for Responsible Gaming

In September 2009, after nearly a year of work on the project, a national task force of college administrators and health professionals convened by the Division on Addictions at the Cambridge Health Alliance and funded by the National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG) released detailed recommendations for adopting science-based gambling policies at colleges and universities across the country. Members of the task force shares some these recommendations and how higher education institutions are addressing gambling issues in the U.S. Leading researchers also share key discoveries about youth gambling.

Treating Pathological Gambling with Motivational Interviewing and CBT: A Webinar for Addiction Professionals

August 27, 2009

Archived Session not available.

Speakers:

  • David Hodgins, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology in the Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Calgary
  • David M. Ledgerwood, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Wayne State University School of Medicine

Moderator:  Christine Reilly, Senior Research Director, National Center for Responsible Gaming

Motivational interviewing (MI) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) are treatment strategies that have been effective for people seeking to recover from substance use disorders; but what about gambling disorders? Although there is no treatment standard for pathological gambling yet, researchers are experimenting with MI and CBT, and preliminary findings look promising. Two leading researchers from the field to discuss these findings and their implications for clinicians working with clients who have gambling problems.

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