The Edge:
A Resource for Iowa's Problem Gambling Professionals
2012 Edition, Volume 18 |
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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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| The Effect of Recessions on Gambling Expenditures
This article examines the influence of the business cycle on expenditures of
three major types of legalized gambling activities: Casino gambling, lottery, and parimutuel
wagering.
Why do gamblers keep going back for more?
ow much do you know about how you make decisions? Do you meticulously research every move before you make it, or do you trust in your "sixth sense" for the right call?
Northumbria University's Kenny Coventry has spent years looking at what compels us to make choices from childhood to adulthood, and what factors may play a part. While he's particularly interested in how this applies to gambling, it's definitely something that strikes a chord in business. Mobile sports gamblers bet more and more often, report says In 2011, the average gambler using a mobile device to bet on sports wagered 30 percent more and 29 percent more often than gamblers using desktop and laptop computers, according to a just-released Sports Agent Blog report. Apes 'gamble like humans by calculating odds' Apes are capable of gambling in a similar way to humans, a study claims. Research indicates that the animals are also able to calculate the odds before taking risks. National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Don't forget about National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 28th! This is a great opportunity for those who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications. |
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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 |
Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Assisting Our Clients in Regulating Their Emotions DBT is now being considered an effective practice with a multitude of client populations including teens, clients with eating disorders, clients with a history of substance abuse, and many others. Based around a foundation of finding ways for clients to experience positive feelings towards themselves and their environments, DBT is focused specifically on rekindling a client's feelings of hope, peace, and joy.
May 2, 2012 1:00 PM ET, 12:00 PM CT
Transitions: The War Back Home Brochure To equip non-military providers with an understanding of the military mind and how combat experiences affect the everyday lives of Veterans as they transition to civilian life. Training is May 4, 2012. Register Here!
Adverse Childhood Experiences Summit
A growing body of research has established the link between adverse childhood experiences and a host of health problems and risk behaviors in adulthood. Join us Monday, June 11, 2012 for the Iowa ACEs Summit to learn about these often overlooked root causes of adult disease and disability and innovative solutions for reversing Iowa's trends.
Designing a Successful Problem Gambling Prevention Program Without Being Overwhelmed" Webinar Training
Monday, May 21, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Central Time
Presented by: Jim Wuelfing. Participants will log in from their own computer for a 90 minute web-based session. Registration Fee: $10 each. This webinar will look at key components of a prevention of problem gambling program including utilizing a strategic planning framework, including multiple strategies over multiple domains and incorporating best practices in prevention design.
MCPGSA 9th Annual Midwest Conference June 6-8, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri 2012 MCPGSA Schedule of Events and Information and Registration 26th National Conference on Problem Gambling Prevention, Research, Recovery and Treatment July 13-14, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Brochure and Conference InformationClinical Supervision for Problem Gambling Treatment Providers Supervision is available to professionals outside of NYS for a fee of $15 per session. Please contact Michelle Hadden at mhadden@nyproblemgambling.org for more information. Did 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
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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