CONFERENCE INFORMATION
2019 Compulsive Gambling Conference: Addressing the Impacts of Gambling Disorder and Addiction
Sandia Resort & Casino’s Responsible Gaming Department is pleased to announce that it will cosponsor with the National Center for Responsible Gaming(NCRG), a free two day treatment provider workshop on March 21 & 22, 2019.
Sandia Resort & Casino is proud to be New Mexico’s Premier property addressing Responsible Gaming and providing unmatched opportunities for local professionals to better understand compulsive gambling research and treatment.
Our 2019 Conference topics and speakers scheduled for “Addressing the Impacts of Gambling Disorder and Addiction” include:
- William Moyers, A Drug is a Bet is a Drug
- J. Scott Tonigan, PhD, What People Do in 12-Step Programs that Mobilizes Change and Why
- Katie Wittkiewitz, PhD, Addictive Behavior Relapse: Challenges in the Treatment of Gambling Disorder in New Mexico and How Mindfulness May be Helpful in Breaking the Relapse Cycle
- Andrew Kayser, MD, PhD, Waiting is the Hardest Part: Impulsivity, Addiction and the Brain
- Rani Hoff, PhD, Gambling among the Military and Veterans
- Cindy Anderson, MSW, LCSW, IGCC-I, Snapshots of Sobriety
- Bobbie Anderson, Community Health and Social Impacts of Gambling Addiction: Awareness Made Simple
- Debi LaPlante, PhD, Practice Guidelines for Treating Gambling-related Problems: An Evidence-based Treatment Guide for Clinicians
NCRG will provide up to 10 CEU credit hours accepted by NAADAC, NBCC and Social Work CEUs approved by NSAW-NM. In addition, the NCRG is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologist. NCRG maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Earning CEUS!
- Make sure you scan your badge as required. This is how we determine the number of contact hours that will appear on your certificate.
- Complete the conference evaluation that will be emailed to you after the conference.
- Conference certificate will be emailed to you.
Conference will be located at Sandia Resort & Casino, Ballroom C, Thursday and Friday on March 21 & 22, 2019, from 8am -3:45pm each day.
Buffet Lunch will be provided both days, so you do not need to make special requests.
For more information, please contact Rosa M. Juarez, at (505) 798-7415 or rjuarez@sandiacasino.com
Hotel Accommodations -Reservations
Guest room reservations can be made by calling Sandia Resort hotel reservation at 877-272-9199 or 505-798-3930. Please refer to Sandia Resort & Casino – Responsible Gaming Program or Sandia Resort & Casino Responsible Gaming Conference. All reservations must be guaranteed by a valid credit card. Individual room, tax, and incidental charges is the responsibility of the guest. Upon check in, credit card will be authorized full amount of stay, plus $50 for any incidental charges. Check in time is 4pm and check out is 11am. Cutoff date is February 18, 2019.
No Show Charges:
No-shows will be charged a one night fee of room and tax. All reservations must be guaranteed by a valid credit card. Individual cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to the arrival date, to avoid no show charges.
Conference Registration
By registering for the 2019 Sandia Resort & Casino (SR&C) and National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG) Conference, the registrant herby waives and releases SR&C, and NCRG, and it’s officers, directors, employees, agents, and insurers, from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action and rights, which may arise out of, or in connection with attending or participating in any all events and or/activities engaged in by the registrant while attending the conference.
In addition, the registrant agrees to defend and hold Sandia Resort & Casino and NCRG harmless from and against any all claims, liabilities, expense, damages, losses, causes of action, and suits arising out of, or any way related to the registrant’s attendance at the above referenced conference and/or any activity engaged in by the registrant while attending the conference.