The Edge:
A Resource for Iowa's Problem Gambling Professionals
2012 Edition, Volume 26 |
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Greetings!
We hope you enjoy this edition 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). If you are aware of anything newsworthy in the Problem Gambling field, please send them to Bob Kerksieck at IDPH or Emily Blomme at ISAIC.
In the next few weeks, "The Edge" will be expanding to a full behavioral health news scan, adding information specific to substance abuse and associated mental health issues. If you have articles of value that you'd like to share with others across the state, please email them to Emily at the address below.
Bob Kerksieck, IDPH Robert.Kerksieck@idph.iowa.gov Emily Blomme, ISAIC Program Manager |
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Noteworthy Articles
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It came as a surprise on May 1 when the DSM-5 task force on Addiction and Related Disorders (formerly Substance-Related Disorders) proposed to add gambling under their umbrella, right next to opiates, alcohol and cocaine.
Play Analytics - New Tools for Understanding the Dynamics of Problem Play Researchers and problem gambling specialists had to rely primarily on players reporting their thinking, emotions, and actions rather than true player data. Online gambling, and electronic gambling more generally, offer the opportunity to track and analyze play patterns. Beyond the Casino Floor: Economic Impacts of the Commercial Casino Industry This study, conducted by the Brattle Group for the American Gaming Association (AGA), uncovers several key findings about the U.S. commercial casino industry. Based on direct, indirect and induced impacts, the commercial casino industry supported approximately $125 billion in spending and nearly 820,000 jobs in the U.S. economy in 2010, which is roughly equivalent to 1 percent of the $14.5 trillion U.S. gross domestic product. Read more.... Come together with other members of the gaming industry to celebrate Responsible Gaming Education Week Casinos and gaming companies from across the United States are coming together with the AGA to go "All In for Responsible Gaming" during the 15th annual Responsible Gaming Education Week (RGEW), which will be held July 30-Aug. 3. To help gaming companies and casino properties take advantage of this opportunity to educate employees, patrons and the public about responsible gaming, the AGA has developed and made available for purchase promotional materials like posters, ribbons, buttons, stickers and brochures that tie in with this year's RGEW theme.
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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 |
Free Webinars: Prevention, Intervention and Treatment of Problem Gambling in Older Adults June 27th from 9-10 am. This one hour webinar will focus on youth gambling, an increasing topic of concern. The presenter will address current data on youth gambling, the issues of concern about youth gambling and describe a few youth gambling prevention programs. Register Here!
Emerging Models for Treating Multiple Chronic Conditions - TEAMcare:
June 27, 2012 - Presented by Paul Ciechanowski, MD. Associate Professor, Dept of Psychiaritry.University of Washington, Seattle, Washington. Register Here!
Treatment Knowledge July 11, 2012. Treatment and recovery models, theories, relapse prevention, co-occurring disorders, pharmacological treatments, lifestyle modification, continuum of care, and barriers to services. Training provided by Peter Nathan, PhD. Register Here!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. 26th National Conference on Problem Gambling Prevention, Research, Recovery and Treatment July 13-14, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Brochure and Conference InformationProblem Gambling 101 -- Online 25 minute training accessible to Iowa providers in partnership with the Indiana Problem Gambling Treatment Resource Network. Clinical 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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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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