The Institute for Research on Gambling Disorders works closely with the National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG) each year to develop the content for the annual NCRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction. Bringing together participants from around the world, the conference provides a forum for representatives from the scientific community, health care sector, gaming industry and government to discuss a variety of pressing issues, including pathological gambling research, treatment and prevention, as well as responsible gaming best practices.
10th Annual NCRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction
November 15-17, 2009
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino and Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
Money, Money, Money: Current Issues Affecting Research, Recovery and Responsible Gaming
Will the current economic downturn impact government support for gambling research, prevention and treatment? Can clinicians guide their patients to financial health? How can operators maintain responsible gaming programs on a shoestring budget? These and other important issues, including practical applications for informed consent, motivational interviewing and the demythologizing of gambling machines, will be explored.
11 CEUs for Health Care Providers
The Institute for Research on Gambling Disorders is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider (provider # 737). Conference attendees who attend sessions on Nov. 15 and 16 marked by an asterisk in the schedule will receive certification of 11 CEUs approved by NAADAC.
The Institute for Research on Gambling Disorders is a California Foundation for Advancement of Addiction Professionals (CFAAP) Approved Continuing Education Provider (provider # OS-02-26-1111). Conference attendees who attend sessions on Nov. 15 and 16 marked by an asterisk in the schedule will receive certification of 11 CEUs approved by CFAAP.
The Institute for Research on Gambling Disorders is an approved continuing education provider of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (for MFT and LCSW licensure requirements in California).
The American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders (Academy) has approved 11 hours of continuing education credit for Certified Addiction Specialists (CAS) and Certified Gambling Addiction Specialists (CGAS).
This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (provider # 886389646) for 11 continuing education contact hours.
This program is approved by the Employee Assistance Certification Commission for 11 Professional Development Hours (PDHs).
This program/ course is approved by the Canadian Problem Gambling Certification Board.
This program is approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) (SP-1701).
This program is approved by the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation for 11 core CEUs.
This program is approved by the Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers for 11 CEUs (A-809-27).
Please contact Christine Reilly (creilly [at] gamblingdisorders [dot] org) if you need approval from a certifying agency not listed here.
Continuing Legal Education
The NCRG will seek program approval for Continuing Legal Education in Nevada and California. Other states may be considered upon request - please contact Keli Wallace at kwallace [at] americangaming [dot] org for more information.
Visit the NCRG Web site for more information about the 2009 NCRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction.
