The Hidden Addiction Podcast

In this episode we welcome Maureen Corbett, Vocational Rehabilitation Worker and Program Manager with the Veterans Health Administration, and Jon Crandall, Master of Social Work Program graduate student at Keuka College to discuss the risks of gambling harms for our veterans. What are some of the factors that contribute to a higher risk of struggling with gambling harms for veterans? Where should...

In this episode we welcome Robin Singh, a Team Leader with our New York City Problem Gambling Resource Center, to discuss prediction markets. What are prediction markets? What is unique about how prediction markets operate? What are the other potential harms, or public health concerns, that are going on? What are the unique risks associated with prediction markets? If you find yourself struggling...

In this episode we welcome Jeff Fyvie, Director of Peer Services at Best Self Behavioral Health to discuss the mission and services available to anyone affected by gambling harm. What is an RCOC? Who’s eligible to participate at an RCOC? Are there any activities that the RCOC have used to raise awareness about gambling harms? What was the goal of the NYCPG and the Best Self recovery project? What...

.In this episode we welcome Jim Hun, Vice President of Sales and Customer Success at Gamfin, and Andrea Person, Manager of Networking Quality at Gamfin to discuss the mission and services available to anyone affected by gambling harm. Some questions that are answered in this episode include: What is GamFin? How can NYS residents get connected with GamFin? In addition to confidential support, does...

In this episode we welcome Venus Moore from the New York City Problem Gambling Resource Center and Amanda Pham from the Chinatown 360 Prevention Community Coalition to discuss the connection between gambling harm and the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. What is the experience of working in the Harmony Task Force? What misconceptions might people have when it comes to AAPI comm...

In this episode we welcome Liz A. in celebration of Pride Month to discuss the connection between gambling harm and the LGBTQIA+ community. Have you seen gambling harm in your community groups? How do we bridge the gap between awareness and action? In your experience, what unique stressors or challenges within the LGBTQ community may increase vulnerability to gambling harms? How do mental health c...

In this episode we welcome Craig Johnson, LMHC, CASAC-G to discuss the connection between mental health and gambling harms. Some questions that are discussed include: How did you get connected with the Problem Gambling Resource Center? How do you address gambling harms and cooccurring mental health struggles? How important is support from friends and family to someone’s road to recovery? What woul...

In this episode we welcome several staff members from the New York Council on Problem Gambling and the Problem Gambling Resource Centers to discuss the excitement of the upcoming NYCPG Annual Conference on Problem Gambling . Some questions that are discussed include: What is the process for producing the NYCPG Annual Conference agenda? What is the planning and selection process of NYCPG Annual Con...

In this episode we welcome Colby and Amanda, who are young adults from New York State. They join us to discuss the effects of emerging trends in gambling on youth and young adults. Questions that are discussed include: What is your current understanding of gambling harm and problem gambling? What are some of the common ways that youth and young adults are engaging in gambling these days? How have...

In this episode we welcome Michelle Hadden, Executive Director, and Kristin Sweeter, Assistant Executive Director of Program, from the New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG). They join us to discuss the future of the field of gambling harm prevention, treatment and recovery, and the NYCPG. Questions that are discussed include: How did the plan to create the Problem Gambling Resource Centers...

In this episode we welcome Pam Brenner-Davis, Director, Bureau of Prevention and Special Programs from the New York Council on Problem Gambling . Pam joins us to discuss Veterans and Military Families . Questions that are discussed include: Why are veterans at a higher risk for developing gambling problems and experiencing gambling harms? Do we see the same connection between mobile betting and th...

In this episode we welcome VENUS MOORE, Team Leader, and AMILKA DIAZ, Program Manager, from the New York City Problem Gambling Resource Center . Venus and Amilka join us to discuss how we can build bridges to improve our relationships with individuals and families in need, within the Hispanic and LatinX communities. Questions that are discussed include: How did your work lead you to pursue this to...

In this episode we welcome Rachel Lauria , Bureau of Treatment & Recovery Director, and Justina Ferrara , OASAS Treatment Coordinator, from the New York Council on Problem Gambling. Rachel and Justina join us to celebrate Recovery Month . Together, we discuss the work done for individuals and families in recovery from the effects of gambling harm across NYS, and how we can participate to furth...

In this episode we welcome Deborah Lavaud and ROBIN SINGH, Team Leaders for the New York City Problem Gambling Resource Center. Deborah and Robin join us to discuss the effects of gambling harms on the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities and how we can work together to prevent harms associated with gambling within these communities. Questions that are discussed include: What is...

In this episode we welcome Pam Brenner-Davis, Director, Bureau of Prevention and Special Programs. Pam joins us to discuss College & Young Adult . Questions that are discussed include: How has your work lead you to this topic and population? What lead partnering universities to focus on the topic of problem gambling for the college population? Why do you believe this population is at a higher...

In this episode we welcome Sheena Smith, Team Leader for the New York City Problem Gambling Resource Center. Sheena joins us to discuss Aging/ Older Adults and problem gambling . Questions that are discussed include: How has your work lead you to look deeper into this topic? How is the topic of problem gambling viewed differently for the older population? Why is this population at a higher risk, a...

In this episode we welcome Sarah Bryant, Finger Lakes Program Manager, and Isabel Barbosa, Special Population Coordinator. They join us to discuss the Voluntary Self-Exclusion program and supportive services . Questions that are discussed include: What is Voluntary Self-Exclusion (VSE)? What is the process to complete the VSE form? How can we connect with help to complete the VSE form? How does th...

In this episode we welcome Deborah Lavaud and Jessica McCarthy, Team Leaders for the NYC and Central Problem Gambling Resource Centers . They join us to discuss the connection between socioeconomics and problem gambling . Questions that are discussed include: Why is this topic important? How is problem gambling viewed differently within different socioeconomic levels? Why do you believe socioecono...

In this episode we welcome Angela DiRosa and Shanley Olszowy, Program Managers for the Western Problem Gambling Resource Center. They join us to discuss screening for problem gambling as a special highlight during Problem Gambling Awareness Month , which takes place in March. Some specific topics that are covered include: Why is it important to understanding problem gambling? Why is problem Gambli...

In this episode, we welcome Jeffrey Wierzbicki, the Team Leader from the Western Problem Gambling Resource Center , to discuss mobile sports betting (MSB). During this cover topics. Including: Define MSB. Understand the potential problems with MSB. Accessibility with mobile technology. MSB advertising effects on consumers. Preventative measures to avoid problem camping.

En este episodio de Adicciones Ocultas nos acompañan Martha Dolmo y Albert Aponte del Programa Construyendo Puentes. En este podcast hablamos sobre el juego entre la población hispana, cómo se percibe y normaliza el juego de azar. También se hablara de cómo y donde obtener ayuda si usted o un familiar tiene dificultades con los juegos de azar y las apuestas.

In this episode of The Hidden Addiction Podcast we bring to light the unique gambling challenges veterans and first responders face and how we can support them in their struggle to address gambling harm. We are joined by our guests Alyson Lemard, LCSW-R from the Brooklyn VA Medical Center and Jason M. Palamara, Director, Veteran & First Responder Engagement at Forge VFR. If you or someone you...

Join us as we talk with Amy McBride, Assistant Director of Prevention and Special Programs as we discuss what voluntary self exclusion is. We will talk about the process in New York State as well as the new VSE program and how it can be a support to those who may be struggling with gambling harm. VSE Program Contact: VSESupport@NYCPG.org 518-903-021 NYProblemGambling.org NYProblemGamblingHELP.org

On this episode we talk with Justina Ferrara, NYCPG Assistant Director, Bureau of Treatment and Recovery about Recovery Month! Listen to learn more about what NYCPG is doing for Recovery Month, as well as how you can get involved. For more information about recovery month email Justina at jferrara@nycpg.org or visit our website at NYProblemGambling.org To look for resources and support visit NYPro...

This episode we talk with Brandy, Bureau Director of Prevention and Special Programs at NYCPG about our college aged students. With the increase in access and availability to gambling it's important to talk with our college aged students about the risks of gambling. NYCPG College Toolkit www. NYProblemGamblingHELP.org