Does stigmatizing language cause drop-out from addiction treatment? Does it keep gamblers from taking advantage of responsible gambling (RG) tools? The American Society of Addiction Medicine has led the way in proposing non- stigmatizing language for use by treatment professionals. Similarly, researchers working on Positive Play, a responsible gambling approach, have proposed changes in the […]

A panel of researchers with experience in RG research, will address what needs to be done for the field to advance. Topics include: Do we have a validated measure of “safe gambling”? What should operators know before allowing researchers to access their data? Panel:             Jeremiah Weinstock, PhD, Saint Louis University                         Michael Wohl, PhD, […]

Dr. James Whelan, professor at University of Memphis and head of the Gamblers Clinic at the University, has implemented innovative measures to attract clients to treatment and keep attrition rate low. He will describe these measures, demonstrating the research base for these practices. The evidence supports that gambling-specific treatment can reduce the symptoms, gambling behavior […]

Despite its widespread use, the concept of “responsible gambling” lacks a clear definition. Consequently, debate and confusion surround the respective government, regulator, industry operator, individual, and community accountability as these stakeholders attempt to develop strategies, policies, and procedures that will protect consumers by minimizing gambling-related harms. Dr. Blaszczynski will advance the argument that stakeholders should […]