The Edge:
A Resource for Iowa's Problem Gambling Professionals
2012 Edition, Volume 8
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New Trainings!
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Many new training opportunities below! Don't forget to check them out and get your CEU requirements completed!
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Greetings!
We hope you enjoy this volume of The Edge: A Resource for Iowa's Problem Gambling Professionals. The Edge is a weekly media scan that is distributed from the Iowa Substance Abuse Information Center (ISAIC). IDPH's Office of Problem Gambling is working with ISAIC to provide the latest Problem Gambling news and research in a weekly email and provide relevant training information. If you are aware of anything newsworthy in the Problem Gambling field, please continue to send them to Bob Kerksieck at IDPH or Emily Blomme at ISAIC.
Bob Kerksieck, IDPH Robert.Kerksieck@idph.iowa.gov Emily Blomme, ISAIC Program Manager |
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New High-Tech Slots Roll Out To Casinos
LAS VEGAS -- The next time you sit down a slot machine, be prepared to do a lot more than just pull a handle. New high-tech slots are making their way into casinos and the days of matching up lemons on a slot could be coming to an end.
Study: Gambling rings up one percent of US economy
WASHINGTON -- Casino gambling generates roughly one percent of US economic activity and some 820,000 jobs from direct and indirect spending, according to a study released by the industry Monday.
Strip casinos post 5.1 percent boost in winnings during 2011
The 37 casinos on the Las Vegas Strip won $6 billion in 2011, an increase of 5.1 percent from the previous year, the state Gaming Control Board reported Thursday.
Lottery popularity/purchasing remains strong, new survey reports
Economic uncertainty has done little to curb lottery popularity according to a recent report on lottery demographics and spending habits conducted by New York-based Scarborough Research. According to this new study of 210,000 adults aged 18 or older, 39 percent, or 91 million of all American adults, have purchased a lottery ticket in the past 30 days.
Natural Recovery and Treatment-Seeking in Pathological Gambling: Results of Two U.S. National Surveys
Quoted a lot in literature, Natural Recovery and Treatment-Seeking in Pathological Gambling: Results of Two U.S. National Surveys
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Upcoming Trainings and Materials
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ISAIC Training CalendarTrainings around the state in the field of Behavioral Health, including national webinars and online training |
Essential Substance Abuse Skills: A Guide for Professionals Webinar Series
12 Module Webinar Series: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT. Details are included in the Webinar brochure above. Next Webinar is March 14, 2012 on Clinical Evaluation: Screening byPeter Nathan, PhD Rapport and crisis management; Data gathering, screening instruments; Motivation; Pharmacological therapies; DSM-IV diagnosis; Initial action plan. Registration Web Link:
This training is designed to provide counselors and therapists with the introductory training methods to work with problem gamblers and their family members. The training will provide the latest information on an emerging issue that impacts a significant number of your clientele problem and pathological gambling. Click Here for Brochure
Expand your scope of practice with TAP! This workshop is designed to provide students with a detailed process of collecting consumer biopsychosocial information in order to screen, assess, diagnosis, identify level of care and develop a plan for treatment including co-morbid screening and referrals. Course date: February 27 - March 1, 2012 in Lincoln, NE
SAVE THE DATE: 2012 Governor's Conference on Substance Abuse - April 3-4, 2012 -- This conference will include a problem gambling track for providers. SAVE THE DATE: MCPGSA 9th Annual Midwest Conference June 6-8, 2012 in Kansas City, MissouriDid you miss a NCRG Webinar? You can view archived webinars here. Interested in getting Certified? Click to find information about Iowa Problem Gambling Certification or National Problem Gambling Certification
The Board of Certification sponsors "Problem Gambling 101"
February 15, 2012 at the IBC office (1:00-4:15 pm) Do you want to learn about the co-occurring relationship between the prevalence of those with substance abuse disorders and those with a problem gambling disorder? Do you want to know how to screen and refer those with problem gambling disorders? If you answered "yes" to these questions, Problem Gambling 101 is just the class for you! This 3.0 hour training will be presented by Bob Kerksieck, LMSW, IAADC
ISAIC Problem Gambling Resources and Links
Looking for information and resources about Problem Gambling? ISAIC can link you to valuable information including publications! Check it out!
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Curious about ISAIC, the Substance Abuse and Problem Gambling Library and Information Center? Not sure what we provide? Click Here! Do you know how to reserve, order, or check-out items from ISAIC? Use this handy document for step-by-step instructions. ISAIC Search Help
Call us: Toll Free Helpline: 866-242-4111
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