The Edge:
A Resource for Iowa's Problem Gambling Professionals
2012 Edition, Volume 23 |
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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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| Gambling Disorders Explained: Understanding Prevalence Studies about Gambling Disorders
How many people have a gambling problem? That is the simple question posed by prevalence studies on gambling disorders. However, media reports and scientific articles reveal that this is not a simple issue.
Prevention Programs: What Is Success?
In its purest meaning, prevention suggests that something that might have happened didn't. Someone stopped smoking or did not start; someone stopped drinking and driving. When it comes to problem gambling, not an easy task to prove! How can you really know that a) someone was going to have a gambling problem and b) that the reason they don't have a gambling problem is due to a particular prevention initiative?
RocketFrog wants to revolutionize online gambling with real-world prizes
Online gaming company RocketFrog is on a mission to revitalize how people play in virtual casinos. RocketFrog CEO and founder Brett Calapp thinks the social gambling market is primed for expansion, especially after the U.S. Justice Department changed its stance on its legality last December. The company is one more startup in the hot market of social casino game companies.
Social gambling to hit $100bn by 2017
A new Juniper report suggests a surge in social gambling activity, helped by the introduction of intrastate casino and lottery services in the US, will push the market up dramatically from just under $20 billion last year.
Gamblers can ban themselves from Ohio casinos
The Ohio Casino Control Commission launched its "Voluntary Exclusion" program earlier this year, modeling it after other states with similar efforts. Today, 15 out of the 23 states with commercial casino gaming operate such programs, and many casino companies run their own voluntary exclusion programs, according to the American Gaming Association in Washington, D.C.
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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 |
Employing Social Media in Community-Based Prevention: Should We Jump In? Thursday, June 07, 2012, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST, Webinar Session
Is all the hype about this new form of social interaction worth the time, effort, and risk of creating an online presence? Dr. Tom Workman lays out the fundamental functions of a social media presence and creates a realistic look at what it takes from a technical and managerial perspective to create an online presence that can enhance the engagement of community stakeholders, volunteers, target audiences, or the general public.Employing Social Media in Community-Based Prevention: Getting StartedWednesday, June 13, 2012, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST, Webinar Session You've decided to enter the fray and start interacting with the millions of others who are on social media. But how to start? What strategies should you employ to ensure that you are getting the most out of the technology and the limited time you have to devote to it? Problem Gambling Webinar- Youth Gambling: From Research to PracticeFriday, June 15, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., CST, Webinar SessionThis session will cover the topic of youth gambling in depth. Research spanning the last decade, leading to the most recent tends and findings will be covered. The New York Council on Problem Gambling - Home Study
NYCPG offers specialized training for providers of problem and compulsive gambling services and substance abuse treatment centers, mental health service providers, and other interested health care providers. Please see our list of available courses below and visit our website to select and register for your class today! South Dakota Alcohol & Drug Exam Review Training To assist individuals in obtaining knowledge that will help in preparation for the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (ICRC) Written Certification Exam and to provide a general overview of alcohol & drug education. Registration must be received prior to July 13, 2012, to avoid cancellation of this event. 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. Process Addiction in Women June 1. Sioux City - Peter Waitt Education Center. For more information, contact Andrea Rohlena at 712-234-2390. MCPGSA 9th Annual Midwest Conference June 6-8, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri 2012 MCPGSA Schedule of Events and Information and Registration Presentations and Workshops26th 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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