About the Webinar:
Sports betting among young adults is rapidly increasing in popularity, but alongside its growth, there are significant concerns about behavioral risks, mental health, and substance use. Join Dr. Scott Graupensperger as he presents recent findings from his groundbreaking research on sports betting behaviors.
In this webinar, you will gain insights from bi-weekly longitudinal studies exploring how sports betting interacts with alcohol and cannabis use, social norms, and seasonal events. Dr. Graupensperger will discuss key risk periods such as March Madness and the fall football season, and highlight prevention strategies that can be effectively timed to these peaks.
Attendees will earn 1 continuing education hour. Agencies that have approved ICRG as a CE Provider include:
- The International Center for Responsible Gaming is approved by NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, to offer continuing education (Provider # 100793).
- The International Center for Responsible Gaming is approved by NBCC, National Board of Certified Counselors, as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6474. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The ICRG is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
- The International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The ICRG maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the seasonal patterns and risks associated with sports betting.
- Learn about the interplay between sports betting and alcohol/cannabis use.
- Identify effective timing and strategies for prevention interventions.
Featured Speakers
Dr. Scott Graupensperger is an affiliate professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington, and is an expert in prevention science and health psychology. His research examines addictive behaviors, particularly sports betting, and associated psychosocial and substance use risks among young adults. Dr. Graupensperger employs advanced longitudinal designs and statistical modeling to identify risk patterns and inform effective prevention strategies.
