More than 150 professionals specializing in the treatment and prevention of addicted gamblers will gather September 23-24 to discuss compulsive gambling--including evidence indicating many of those with gambling disorders also have substance abuse problems.
The conference will bring together educators, psychologists, social workers, clinicians and other professionals from throughout the United States who treat a variety of compulsive gamblers, including adolescents and senior citizens.
Sponsored by the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, Inc. the 17th Annual Statewide Conference on Compulsive Gambling will explore the topic, "Reaching Out and Growing: Preparing Professionals for the Millennium. " The conference will be held at the Somerset Marriott, Somerset, New Jersey.