Training Responsible Gambling as Harm Reduction
Training Responsible Gambling as Harm Reduction

Author: Mack S. Costello

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13:

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Given the high rates of gambling in the United States and the growing population of problem and pathological (disordered) gamblers, there is a need for effective interventions that will eliminate or reduce disordered gambling or, at minimum, reduce harm resulting from disordered gambling. High-risk populations for development of problem and pathological gambling include college students and online poker players. This study sought to develop and test a brief educational and behavioral intervention for decreasing impulsive betting, monetary loss, and time spent gambling and for college-aged self-identified problem gamblers who play online internet poker. This study included four participants in a multiple baseline across participants. Compared to baseline levels of money lost and time spent playing, all participants saw some effect. Post-intervention, all participants lost less money overall. The fourth participant was never at a net monetary loss. Future research and implications are discussed.

Harm Reduction for Gambling
Harm Reduction for Gambling

Author: Henrietta Bowden-Jones

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-12-06

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 0429955847

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This edited volume aims to facilitate the evolution of the new public health approach towards gambling. Bringing together the work of international experts, it gives a current overview of the field, highlighting the need for a coordinated framework of prevention and harm reduction measures to replace current "player protection" measures. Chapters begin by exploring the impact of problem gambling, looking at its effects on several levels, ranging from the individual to the family and society. Subsequently an overview of prevention and harm reduction models is presented, bringing the reader to an in-depth understanding of what a public health approach to gambling would entail. Later chapters focus on potential challenges to monitoring and evaluation, inviting the reader to envisage possible barriers towards implementation and ways of overcoming these. The book concludes with recommendations on how to take a harm reduction approach, from a political and human rights perspective. This work gives a rare synopsis of the present-day issues when considering the implementation of a harm reduction strategy for gambling. Recent work by key professionals is presented in order to encourage further developments in this ever-changing domain. Such issues will be relevant to all those with an interest in the field of problem gambling, from clinicians, students and healthcare professionals, to politicians.

Gambling as an Addictive Behaviour
Gambling as an Addictive Behaviour

Author: Mark Dickerson

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2006-02-27

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9780521847018

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This book presents research into gambling, showing the psychological variables that govern erosion or maintenance of self-control.

Responsible Gambling
Responsible Gambling

Author: Howard J. Shaffer

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2019-09-02

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13: 0190074582

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"Responsible gambling" refers to a range of strategies, initiatives, and activities introduced by gambling regulators, policymakers, and industry operators to reduce gambling-related harms. There is an absence of agreement about the definition of responsible gambling among these parties, and stakeholders' experiences reflect varied and often conflicting positions about the development, implementation, and maintenance of existing responsible gambling programs. Complicating these issues further, there is little empirical evidence supporting the current crop of responsible gambling activities. Consequently, there is a pressing need to bring together key similarities and differences associated with disparate stakeholder groups. Responsible Gambling: Primary Stakeholder Perspectives will inform and better ground both current and future debates focused on the topic of responsible gambling and its intended outcomes. Chapters address responsible gambling from the perspective of five groups of complementary stakeholders: scientists/researchers; clinicians; gambling operators; public policy makers/regulators; and recovering gamblers. Contributors address responsible gambling through the lens of the Reno Model, an approach that emphasizes the importance of stakeholders working together and using evidence-based methods to reduce gambling-related harms. Building upon and expanding the Reno Model and addressing conflicts and ethical compromises so that these programs can achieve their intended objectives (reducing the worldwide rate of gambling-related harms), Responsible Gambling will be of value to scientists, clinicians, policy makers, regulators, and industry operators interested in responsible gambling strategies and activities.

Gambling as an Addictive Behaviour
Gambling as an Addictive Behaviour

Author: Mark Dickerson

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2006-03-09

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 1139450662

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'If thinking about addiction is going to change, the study of excessive gambling is likely to be one of the richest sources of new ideas' (Jim Orford). In this book, the authors present research into gambling, showing the psychological variables that govern the erosion or maintenance of self-control over gambling behaviour. These studies provide an empirical basis for a model of impaired control of gambling. Impaired control, in its broadest sense, is considered to be the defining psychological construct of all the addictive behaviours and occupies a central position in conceptualising the addictive aspects of gambling.

Substance and Non-Substance Related Addictions
Substance and Non-Substance Related Addictions

Author: Evaristo Akerele

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-01-03

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 3030848345

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This book reviews the myriad of elements that layer substance abuse disorder, a significant public health issue. It addresses the strong stigma associated with the disease, particularly in regard to the doctor patient relationships. The book begins by explaining the importance of integrating psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment by demonstrating the efficacy of this treatment model. Subsequent to this are chapters dedicated to specific addiction disorders, including cocaine, opioids, gambling, food, and sex addictions. Chapters also examine how addiction can differ among various neurobiological, genetic, socioeconomic, and age demographics. The book closes with histories, policies, and modalities of drug use which serve as a key component to building a foundation for effective and ethical health policy. Written by international experts in addiction psychiatry, Substance and Non-Substance Related Addictions: A Global Approach is a valuable resource for all practitioners seeking to expand their knowledge of addiction medicine.

Encyclopedia of School Crime and Violence [2 volumes]
Encyclopedia of School Crime and Violence [2 volumes]

Author: Laura L. Finley

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2011-09-13

Total Pages: 747

ISBN-13: 0313362394

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This book provides a thorough compilation of the types, specific incidents, relevant agencies, theories, responses, and prevention programs relevant to crime and violence in schools and on campuses. Encyclopedia of School Crime and Violence is the most comprehensive reference on this deeply unsettling topic ever undertaken. No other volume integrates as much information about the many types of crime and violence occurring in schools as well as the variety of responses and prevention efforts aimed at curbing it. In a series of alphabetically organized entries, Encyclopedia of School Crime and Violence looks at significant cases both at high schools and on college campuses, with coverage that includes professional and community responses, and theories as to why these events happened. Unlike other volumes that focus only on the most sensational events, the encyclopedia spans the full spectrum of school crime—not just the high profile cases like Columbine and Virginia Tech, but the insidious problems of theft, bullying, cybercrime, violence, sexual assault, and more. Coverage includes information on some cases outside the United States, as well as entries on the government agencies and other organizations dedicated to analyzing and eradicating school crime and violence.

Public Health
Public Health

Author: Jay Maddock

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2012-05-16

Total Pages: 586

ISBN-13: 9535106201

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Human behavior accounts for the majority of morbidity and premature mortality throughout the world. This book explores several areas of human behavior including physical activity, nutrition and food, addictive substances, gun violence, sexual transmitted diseases and more. Several cutting edge methods are also examined including empowering nurses, community based participatory research and nature therapy. Less well known public health topics including human trafficking, tuberculosis control in prisons and public health issues in the deaf community are also covered. The authors come from around the world to describe issues that are both of local and worldwide importance to protect and preserve the health of populations. This book demonstrates the scope and some of the solutions to addressing today's most pressing public health issues.

Foundations for Couples' Therapy
Foundations for Couples' Therapy

Author: Jennifer Fitzgerald

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-02-03

Total Pages: 528

ISBN-13: 1317391705

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As a quality resource that examines the psychological, neurobiological, cultural, and spiritual considerations that undergird optimal couple care, Foundations for Couples’ Therapy teaches readers to conduct sensitive and comprehensive therapy with a diverse range of couples. Experts from social work, clinical psychotherapy, neuroscience, social psychology, and health respond to one of seven central case examples to help readers understand the dynamics within each partner, as well as within the couple as a system and within a broader cultural context. Presented within a Problem-Based Learning approach (PBL), these cases ground the text in clinical reality. Contributors cover critical and emerging topics like cybersex, emotional well-being, forgiveness, military couples, developmental trauma, and more, making it a must-have for practitioners as well as graduate students.

Sports Betting: Law and Policy
Sports Betting: Law and Policy

Author: Paul M. Anderson

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2011-10-28

Total Pages: 1039

ISBN-13: 9067047996

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Gambling is a significant global industry, which is worth around 0.6% of world trade, that is, around US$ 384 billion; and gambling on the outcome of sports events is a very popular pastime for millions of people around the world, who combine a bet with watching and enjoying their favourite sports. But, like any other human activity, sports betting is open to corruption and improper influence from unscrupulous sports persons, bookmakers and others. Sports betting in the last ten years or so has developed and changed quite fundamentally with the advent of modern technology – not least the omnipresence of the Internet and the rise of on-line sports betting. This book covers the law and policy on sports betting in more than forty countries around the world whose economic and social development, history and culture are quite different. Several chapters deal with the United States of America. This book also includes a review of sports betting under European Union (EU) Law. The book appears in the ASSER International Sports Law Series, under the editorship of Dr. Robert Siekmann, Dr. Janwillem Soek and Marco van der Harst LL.M.