Learn how to address problem gambling

Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County’s Addiction Services program presents its second annual Problem Gambling Prevention Symposium, “The Intersection of Problem Gambling and Other Risky Behaviors” from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Friday, at Sinclair Community College - Building 12, 444 W. Third St.

The symposium will feature an exchange of ideas and information on topics such as: defining problem gambling and responsible gambling; current trends in the field of gambling; and problem gambling prevention efforts.

The keynote speaker is Cheryl Mahoney, a licensed social worker and certified substance abuse professional with over 30 years of experience. She has extensively studied process addictions and the health effects of “Screens” (Internet-enabled devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers). Mahoney will discuss how these devices can potentially cause harm.

The symposium will feature three afternoon breakout sessions. Session topics include: Fantasy Sports, Skins & E-Sports; The Brain, Gambling & Addictions; Creating a Successful Gambling Awareness Program; Risky Business and Stacked Deck: Engaging the High School Population; and a faith-based panel discussion.

The event is free to attend and provides free parking, lunch and the ability to earn CEU’s for counselors, social workers and chemical dependency and prevention professionals.

To register visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-intersection-of-problem-gambling-and-other-risky-behaviors-tickets-37915475207.

For more information contact Judson Workman at 937-461-5223, Ext. 3014, or JWorkman@phdmc.org.