Archived Sessions
Science vs. Myth: Research on Internet Gambling
March 6, 2012
2-3 p.m. EST
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 addressed 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 the webinar gave participants a deeper look at the characteristics of people who have gambled online.
Speaker: Sarah Nelson, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Moderator: Christine Reilly, senior research director, NCRG
Adolescent Brain Development: Implications for Understanding Youth Gambling
August 24, 2011
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST
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.
Moderator: Christine Reilly, senior research director, NCRG
Speaker: Ken C. Winters, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry and director of the Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse and Research, University of Minnesota
CollegeGambling.org: A New Resource for Campus Professionals
June 1, 2011
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST
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:
- Described the latest research about college gambling and gambling problems among college students.
- Introduced campus administrators and health professionals to the key features of CollegeGambling.org they can use on their campuses.
- Explained the resources available to college students and their parents on CollegeGambling.org
Moderator: Christine Reilly, Senior Research Director, NCRG
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.
Gambling Disorders: What Addiction Professionals Need To Know
Co-sponsored by: NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
March 23, 2011
2 p.m. – 3 p.m. EDT
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.
This free, one-hour live webinar on gambling disorders tailored to the needs of addiction counselors 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
Moderator: Shirley Beckett Mikell, NCAC II, CAC II, SAP, Director of Certification and Education and National Certification Commission, NAADAC
Speaker: Jon Grant, J.D., M.D., MPH, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota
Regulating Interventions for Disordered Gambling: What New Research Says about the Safety, Effectiveness and Logistics of Self-Exclusion Programs**
August 16, 2010
2 p.m.- 3 p.m., EDT
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 will 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.
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
Check back for the link to the archived version of this webinar.
Co-Occurring Disorders: How Research is Informing the Identification and Treatment of Pathological Gambling
June 17, 2010
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.
Moderator: Christine Reilly, executive director, Institute for Research on Gambling Disorders
Presenter: Marc Potenza, M.D., Ph.D., Yale University
Youth and College Gambling: New Direction, New Discoveries
October 22, 2009
Last month, 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. Join members of the task force for an in-depth look at these recommendations and how higher education institutions are addressing gambling issues in the U.S. Also hear from a leading researcher making key discoveries about youth gambling.
Moderator: Christine Reilly, Executive Director, Institute for Research on Gambling Disorders
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
Download a PDF of the presentation here
Treating Pathological Gambling with Motivational Interviewing and CBT: A Webinar for Addiction Professionals
August 27, 2009
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. Join two leading researchers from the field to discuss these findings and their implications for clinicians working with clients who have gambling problems.
Moderator: Christine Reilly, Executive Director, Institute for Research on Gambling Disorders
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
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