The 2012 Massachusetts Problem Gambling Symposium

Is Western Mass. Prepared

to Deal with Expanded

Gambling?


 

The Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling is working to raise awareness about disordered gambling, as well as build treatment capacity in Western Massachusetts. As the Commonwealth awaits the arrival of casinos, the Council is preparing communities to address problems associated with disordered gambling.

Symposium topics will include:

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The State of the State: Gambling Expansion and Problem Gambing;

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Pathological Gambling: Clinical Issues and Treatment Challenges;

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Co-Occurring Disorders: Mental Health and Gambling Disorders;

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Connecting the Dots: Gambling Research and Outcomes; and

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Recovery Support Services and Resources.

The prevention, intervention and treatment of problem gambling will be discussed, as will services

and resources to support recovery.

The 2012 Massachusetts Problem Gambling Symposium

Raising Awareness & Building Treatment Capacity in Western Massachusetts

Friday, June 1, 2012, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

UMASS Amherst,

Marriott Center

Cost:

$75 for general public, $65 for MA-PGS

certificate holders and $25 for students. Cost

includes a continental breakfast, lunch,

materials and CEUs.

CEUs:

CEU certificates have been applied for and

are expected to be given to all participants who

complete the full day. CEUs to be offered:

LADC I, LADC II, LADC Asst.

CAC/CADAC

CAS

RN/LPN

NCC

SW

NCGC

Sponsored by: The Massachusetts Council on

Compulsive Gambling, The Massachusetts

Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance

Abuse Services, & AdCare Educational Institute, Inc.

For More Information :

Please call the Council at 617-426-4554 or email

victor@masscompulsivegambling.org.

Register Online Today!

www.masscompulsivegambling.org

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

Is Western Mass. Prepared

to Deal with Expanded

Gambling?