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This episode takes a look back at some interesting moments from very important conversations we have had over the last 12 months.
Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment
wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org,
Facebook: @Gateway
Twitter/X: @Gateway
LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation
844-975-3663 (DONE)
Are You Really Winning – areyoureallywinning.com
1-800-GAMBLER
“Not a Chance” teaches High Schoolers how to make thoughtful decisions. Enhancing the protective factors that lead to improved self-awareness and better decision making is the primary goal…problem gambling prevention provides the context. Utilizing an interactive approach, the lessons allow students to understand their personal boundaries more clearly and develop the confidence to adhere to them. Alison Donoho and Emma Bowen from Chestnut Health Systems join Wager Danger to discuss how Not a Chance is improving the behavioral health of today’s youth.
Website for Chestnut: www.chestnut.org
Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment
wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org,
Facebook: @Gateway
Twitter: @Gateway
LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation
844-975-3663 (DONE)
Are You Really Winning – areyoureallywinning.com
1-800-GAMBLER
“Sports gambling itself is not inherently risky but sports gamblers are!”
Dr. Grubbs and his students at University of New Mexico are conducting research on the gambling habits of sports bettors and the results may surprise you. Their research has gathered data that show why sports bettors are more likely to engage in more forms of wagering, and why that behavior is a strong predictor that these gamblers are statistically more likely to develop a gambling addiction.
Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment
wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org
Facebook: @Gateway
Twitter: @Gateway
LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation
844-975-3663 (DONE)
Are You Really Winning – areyoureallywinning.com
1-800-GAMBLER
Teens from across the Chicagoland area are finding exciting and creative ways to spread the message of gambling’s potential harm to a vulnerable population. Tapping into their unique talents and skills, these teens are having a major impact among their peers and gaining life changing experiences in the process.
Nicasa Problem Gambling and Sports Betting Services
Nicasa Behavioral Health Services Teen Problem Prevention Creative Group
Music Track: Make Things Right by Alishaa Bell
Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment
wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org,
Facebook: @Gateway
Twitter: @Gateway
LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation
844-975-3663 (DONE)
Are You Really Winning – areyoureallywinning.com
1-800-GAMBLER
After initial recovery and relapse, a subsequent recovery leads Dave to live each day OUT LOUD as he shares his incredible story of hope with others.
Recovery advocate, podcaster, husband and father Dave Yeager shares a deeply personal story of his recovery journey after developing a gambling addiction while serving as a non-commissioned officer in the US Army. Dave talks about the progression of his gambling addiction, fueled by an early win, as it spiraled into daily gambling, borrowing money from subordinates, lying and eventually stealing from his unit in order to satiate his gambling need. Ultimately, it’s his fortitude and character that shines bright in his endeavor to share his recovery with others.
Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment
wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org,
Facebook: @Gateway
Twitter: @Gateway
LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation
844-975-3663 (DONE)
Are You Really Winning – areyoureallywinning.com
1-800-GAMBLER
Book is available on Amazon: Fall In: A Veteran with a Gambling Addiction
Contact Dave at: Fallinpodcast@gmail.com
Chris Ward, outreach coordinator at The Way Back Inn, discusses a youth and young adult-oriented curriculum called Stacked Deck. Younger generations are growing up with simulated gambling embedded in video games. The Stacked Deck educational offering is intended to identify the potential harms present in video gaming products and how youth and adolescents can begin to recognize when they are being manipulated into gambling simulation.
Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment
wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org
Facebook: @Gateway
Twitter: @Gateway
LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation
844-975-3663 (DONE)
The Way Back Inn – www.waybackinn.org
Chris Ward: chrisw@waybackinn.org wbi@waybackinn.org
Are You Really Winning – areyoureallywinning.com
1-800-GAMBLER
Dr. Nathan Smith is the founding Executive Director of Kindbridge Research Institute, a nationally recognized scientist and science communicator, and a leader in the field of behavioral addiction research and theory.
In this episode we discuss the importance of understanding how gambling addiction effects various segments of the US population and how the Kindbridge Research Institute is laser focused on supporting our Military Veterans. Nate’s passion for the study of gambling addiction really shines throughout the episode including: the importance of epidemiology and how it allows us to “get it right” and how the terminology we use to describe a gambling addiction needs clarification. We’re fortunate to have an advocate like Nate who is championing the study of gambling disorders.
Why Military Personnel are 3.5x More Prone to Problem Gambling
DraftKings and Kindbridge Research Fund
About Kindbridge Research Institute
Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment
Call Gateway Foundation: 855-723-0963
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
Located in Central Illinois, Heritage provides comprehensive community-based services to treat the most serious behavioral disorders.
Teagan Shull joins the show to discuss how Heritage places an emphasis on screening for Gambling Disorder and how Heritage responds to the increase in identifying and serving gambling disorders within the communities they serve.
More can be found at: https://heritagenet.org/gambling
Gambling disorder service providers sit down with Wager Danger to discuss their approach to community outreach and treatment for problem gambling. We explore topics that include:
Engage with Wager Danger:
email: wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org
Follow Gateway Foundation:
Facebook & Twitter: @recovergateway
LinkedIn: @gateway-foundation
Website: https://gatewayfoundation.org
Seek Assistance:
Gateway Foundation Helpline: 1-844-975-DONE (3663)
National and State of IL Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER
The state of Illinois recently launched a new advertising campaign aimed at creating awareness for problem gambling. We sat down with John Harris, President of a5 digital consultancy to better understand the meaning behind the campaign. While the campaign is designed to create awareness and encourage those with gambling issues to seek assistance, what we ultimately learned is that “Are You Really Winning” is a message of hope. More information can be found at: www.areyoureallywinning.com or 1-800-GAMBLER or by texting GAMB to 833234.
Engage with Wager Danger:
email: wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org
Follow Gateway Foundation:
Facebook & Twitter: @recovergateway
LinkedIn: @gateway-foundation
Website: https://gatewayfoundation.org
Seek Assistance:
Gateway Foundation Helpline: 1-844-975-DONE (3663)
National and State of IL Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER
Sandra is a compassionate mental health advocate that brings passion, experience and empathy to her profession. She has spent several years in the field as a proponent for providing disordered gambling services and eliminating the stigma often associated with problem gambling.
Engage with Wager Danger. Please feel free to email us at:
wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org
References:
https://areyoureallywinning.com
Help lines:
Gateway Foundation – Gambling Hotline: 1-844-975-DONE
Nationally – 1-800-GAMBLER
Another out-of-studio episode in which we gather with former guests and new friends to review the first conference in Illinois aimed at understanding the prevalence and impact of problem gambling in the LatinX community. We were joined by 7 mental health professionals throughout the show to discuss everything from:
- How the similarity of OCD and gambling disorder affects the brain (03:08)
- That nearly 1.1 million residents of IL are suffering from disordered gambling or are at high risk to developing a gambling disorder (10:40)
- What it means to “Feed the Pig” (26:10)
- Understanding that the propensity to gamble has so much power over the brain that you can literally teach a rat to gamble (28:40)
Guests joining the program (in order) include: Dr. Teresa Garate, Jim Wilkerson, Calvin Miller, Elizabeth Thielan, Dr. Celeste Napier, Dr. Mauricio Cifuentes and Bill Johnson.
Gateway Foundation’s Gambling Helpline 1-844-375-DONE (3663)
Gateway Foundation website: https://www.gatewayfoundation.org
Illinois Department of Human Services / Substance Use Prevention and Recovery – Are You Really Winning website – https://areyoureallywinning.com
Illinois Helpline for Problem Gambling – 1-800-GAMBLER
Dr. Mauricio Cifuentes, Clinical Director at Cicero Family Service, discusses the importance of intentionally based programs that incorporate cultural humility to reach the LatinX community. Highlights include:
• How religion and beliefs plays a critical role
• Intentionally designed outreach programs are key to effectively communicating the potential harm of gambling; and
• How Cicero Family Service leads by creating holistic programs that create awareness, educate and serve their community.
Family Service Mental Health Center of Cicero (aka, Cicero Family Service) - https://www.cicerofs.org/
Gateway Foundation - https://www.gatewayfoundation.org/
*** Trigger warning *** Gambling, the wagering process, “bad beats”, big wins, etc are all discussed in this episode. Please listen with caution if these topics are potentially triggering.
Suicide contemplation is also mentioned in this episode. If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide or emotional distress, please dial 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 24/7.
Joel Soper joins the show to discuss the motivation behind writing a person account of his struggles with gambling. We learn how Joel first got started betting at an early age, what he hopes to accomplish by sharing his story, the uniqueness of sports betting and why he believes it has mass appeal to a wide audience. Joel is candid about his recovery journey and realizes it is a “work in progress” that requires vigilance each day.
https://www.gatewayfoundation.org/mental-health/process-addictions/gambling-addiction/
Taking the show to the streets for candid interviews with Cubs and White Sox fans about gambling. Many shared thoughts, opinions and personal accounts.
https://www.gatewayfoundation.org/mental-health/process-addictions/gambling-addiction/
Bob and Shane review content from previous shows and discuss Wager Danger’s role in creating an awareness of problem gambling for the listener.*
*the topic of suicide is discussed in this episode. If you or a loved one is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 to speak with a counselor – available 24/7.
2021 Statewide Assessment of Gambling and Problem Gambling in Illinois
Ask a gambler their winning percentage and you’ll probably get a response that’s not true. Elizabeth Thielen, the Gambling Program Director of NICASA Behavioral Health Services joins the show to discuss how unlikely partnerships (e.g., NFL Foundation, NCAA, FanDuel, National Council on Problem Gambling and Behavioral Health Providers) are banding together to create awareness campaigns to ensure gamblers participate mindfully and are cognizant of potential risks when gambling, and why “having a plan” is a key strategy to gambling responsibly and approaching gambling as a means of entertainment.
We also talk about awareness programs that are targeted at youth populations and explore why college and professional athletes are potentially at higher risk to problem gambling behaviors.
Additional resources for further information discussed in this episode:
Gambling in Illinois continues to grow! More casinos are being built, video gaming terminals seem to be available on every corner and legalized sports betting is available through mobile devices. What can we do to better equip mental health professionals to recognize and respond to individuals that are experiencing problems related to gambling? Bill Johnson, the Executive Director of the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling (ICPG) joins the show to discuss how ICPG plays a role in educating counseling professionals across the state AND how the ICPG is uniquely positioned to increase the public’s awareness of problem gambling.
*This episode discusses the link between Gambling Disorder and increased risks of suicide. If you or someone you know is thinking of suicide or self-harm, immediately call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
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