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The Impulse Control Research Clinic

Primary Contact person:

Professor Alex Blaszczynski BA(Econ), MA, Dip. Psychol, PhD, MAPSs. Head, Department of Medical Psychology. Phone: (02) 9845 6686, Fax (02) 9635 3948              email: alexbl@wsahs.nsw.gov.au

Services:

The Impulse Control Research Clinic provides a limited range of individual cognitive behavioural programs for disorders characterised by impulsive loss of control over behaviours. The defining features of impulsive behaviours are an emotional dependence on a recurrent activity that is associated with some pleasurable outcome, sense of gratification or leads to a reduction in tension that results in some harm to the individual or others. The aim of the program is to teach individual practical skills to control their drive and urge to carry out such behaviours. Techniques such as cognitive therapy, stimulus control, imaginal desensitisation and relapse prevention are used. The types of disorders treated include pathological gambling, compulsive sexual behaviours (paraphilia), hair-pulling (trichotillomania), fire-setting (pyromania), shoplifting (kleptomania) and explosive personality disorders.

Specific Programmes:

Individual and group cognitive behavioural programs for pathological gambling.

Research Projects Currently Underway:

• Exploring attitudes towards money among problem gamblers.
• Comparing changes in cognitive belief structures and physical arousal produced by cognitive therapy and imaginal desensitisation interventions.
• Exploring irrational beliefs in gamblers.
• Exploring the concept of binge gambling.
• Developing the pathways model of gambling.

Books:

1. Blaszczynski, A. (2003). Overcoming compulsive gambling. Ellinika Grammata: Athens (Greek Trans.).
2. Zangeneh, M., Blaszczynski, and A. Turner, N. (2005). (Eds.), Problem Gambling: A Multidisciplinary Textbook. Toronto: PAS e-Publishing Services.
3. Blaszczynski, A., Buhrich, N., Catts, S.V., Sorensen, V. & Ward, P.B. (1997). Neil McConaghy: A tribute to the man and his science. UNSW Press, Sydney.
4. Blaszczynski, A. (1998). Overcoming compulsive gambling. Robinson’s Publishing, London.
5. Blaszczynski, A., Panasetis, P. & Silove, D. (1998). The road ahead. UNSW Press, Sydney.


Book chapters

1. Steel, Z. & Blaszczynski, A. (2002). Impulsivity, personality disorders and pathological gambling severity. In Marotta, J.J., Cornelius, J.A. and Eadington, W.R. (Eds) The Downside: problem and pathological gambling. Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming: Reno, Nevada. (Pp. 107-124).
2. Nower, L. & Blaszczynski, A. (2004). A Pathways Approach to Treating Youth Gamblers. In Gupta, R. & Derevensky, J.L (Eds.) Youth Gambling Problems: A current perspective. Kluwer Academic Publishers: Norwell, MA.
3. Blaszczynski, A. & Nower, L. (2005) Gambling and impulse control disorders. In F. Andrasik, M. Hersen, & J.C. Thomas (eds.). Comprehensive handbook of personality and psychopathology, Volume 2: Adult psychopathology. Wisconsin: Apex Publishing. Pp. 1082-1142

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS & PATIENT MATERIALS:

Publications - 2001-2006

1. Ladouceur, R., Gosselin, P., Laberge, M. & Blaszczynski, A. (2001). Dropouts in clinical research: Do results reported reflect clinical reality? The Behavior Therapist, 24, 44-46.
2. Blaszczynski, A. & Maccallum, F. (2001). Gambling induced analgesia: A single case report. The Electronic Journal of Gambling Issues. URL: http/:www.camh.net/egambling. Canada.
3. Simpson, G., Tate, R. Ferry, K. Hodgkinson, A. & Blaszczynski, A. (2001) Social, neuroradiological, medical and neuropsychological correlates of sexually aberrant behaviour after traumatic brain injury: a controlled study. The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 16(6), 556-572.
4. Matthews, L.R, Chinnery, D.L., Blaszczynski, A., Silove, D., Hillman, K. (2001). Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A risk factor for poor work outcome in survivors of road trauma. Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling, 7 (2), 67-79.
5. Blaszczynski, A. & Nower, L (2002). A pathways model of problem and pathological gambling. Addiction, 97, 487-499.
6. Maccallum, F. & Blaszczynski, A. (2002) Pathological gambling and co-morbid substance use. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry. 36, 411-415.
7. Blaszczynski, A. & Nower, L. (2002) Imaginal desensitisation: a relaxation-based technique for impulse control disorders. Journal of Clinical of Activities, Assignments and Handouts in Psychotherapy Practice, 2(4), 1-14.
8. Blaszczynski, A. & Nower, L (2002). A pathways model of problem and pathological gambling. Exartisis (Scientific Journal of Addiction Issues), 2, 100-122.
9. Maccallum, F. & Blaszczynski, A. (2003). Pathological gambling and suicidality: an analysis of severity and lethality. Suicide and Life Threatening Behavior, 33(1), 88-97.
10. Joukhador, J., Maccallum, F. & Blaszczynski, A. (2003). Differences in cognitive distortions between problem and social gamblers. Psychological Reports, 92, 1203-1214.
11. Nower, L. & Blaszczynski, A. (2003). Binge gambling: a neglected concept. International Journal of Gambling Studies, 3(1), 23-36.
12. Blaszczynski, A. & Marfels, C. (2003). A protocol for determining gambling-related suicides in psychological autopsy studies. Gaming law Review, 7(5), 349-357.
13. Leblond, J., Ladouceur, R. & Blaszczynski, A. (2003) Which Pathological Gamblers Will Complete Treatment? A closer look at impulsivity. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 42, 205-209.
14. Silove, D., Blaszczynski, A., Manicavasagar, V., Tyndall, K., Petridis, A., & Hillman, K. (2003). The capacity of screening questionnaires to predict psychiatric morbidity 18 months after motor vehicle accidents. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 191(9), 604-10.
15. Ladouceur, R., Sevigny, S., Blaszczynski, A., O’Conor, K., & Lavoie, M. (2003). Video lottery: winning expectancies and arousal. Addictions, 98, 733-738.
16. Nower, L. & Blaszczynski, A. (2004). The Pathways model as harm minimization for youth gamblers in educational settings. Child & Adolescent Social Work Journal, 21(1), 25-47.
17. Joukhador, J., Blaszczynski, A. & Maccallum, F. (2004). Superstitious beliefs in gambling among problem and social gamblers: preliminary data. Journal of Gambling Studies, 20(2), 171-180.
18. Ladouceur, R., Blaszczynski, A., & Pelletier, A. (2004). Why adolescent problem gamblers do not seek treatment. Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, 13(4), 1-12.
19. Blaszczynski, A., Ladouceur, R. & Shaffer, H. (2004) A science-based framework for responsible gambling: the Reno model. Journal of Gambling Studies, 20(3), 301-317.
20. Nower, L., Gupta, R., Blaszczynski, A., & Derevensky, J. (2004). Suicidality and depression among youth gamblers: A preliminary examination of three studies. International Gambling Studies, 4(1), 69-81.
21. Blaszczynski, A. (2005). Conceptual and methodological issues in treatment outcome research. Journal of Gambling Studies, 21(1), 5-11.
22. Blaszczynski, A., Drobny, J., & Steel, Z. (2005). Home-based imaginal desensitisation in pathological gambling: Short-term outcomes. Behaviour Change, 22(1), 1-9.
23. Blaszczynski, A. (2005). To formulate gambling policies on the premise that problem gambling is an addiction may be premature. [Commentary]. Addiction, 100, 1230-1231.
24. Blaszczynski, A., Sharpe, L., Walker, M. Enersen, K., & Coughlan, M. (2005). Structural characteristics of electronic gaming machines and satisfaction of play among recreational and problem gamblers. International Gambling Studies, 5(2), 187-198.
25. Walker, M., Toneatto, T., Potenza, M., Petry, N., Ladouceur, R., El-Guebaly, N., Echeburua, E., & Blaszczynski, A. (2006). A framework for reporting outcomes in problem gambling treatment research: The Banff, Alberta Consensus. Addictions, 101, 504-511.
26. Sharpe, L., Blaszczynski, A., Walker, M., Coughlan, M.J., & Enersen, K. (2005). Structural changes to electronic gaming machines as effective harm minimisation strategies for non-problem and problem gamblers. Journal of Gambling Studies, 21(4), 503-520.
27. Blaszczynski, A. (2006). Internet use: In search of an addiction. Submitted International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 4, 1-3.
28. Nower, L. & Blaszczynski, A. (2006). Characteristics and gender differences among self-excluded casino problem gamblers: Missouri data. Journal of Gambling Studies 22(1), 81-99.
29. Tadros, M., Blaszczynski, A., Basten, C., & Squire, J. Posttraumatic stress and coping styles in automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator recipients. Submitted Heart and Lung.
30. Brooks, R., Silove, D., Steel, Z., Blaszczynski, A., & Hillman, K. Why is it difficult to predict PTSD after accidental injury? An exploratory study. Submitted Journal of Traumatic Stress.
31. Silove, D., Brooks, R., Steel, Z., Blaszczynski, A., Hillman, K, & Tyndall, K. Can structured interviews for PTSD assist clinical decision-making after motor vehicle accidents? An exploratory analysis. Submitted Comprehensive Psychiatry.
32. Blaszczynski, A., Ladouceur, R., Goulet, A., & Savard, C. How much do you spend gambling ? Ambiguities and inaccuracies of data derived from this question. Submitted International Gambling Studies.
33. Jackson, A.C., Thomas, S.A., Blaszczynski, A., & Westphal, J. Pharmacological Approaches to Intervention in Problem Gambling: a Brief Review. Accepted for publication, Journal of Social Work Practices in Addictions.
34. Sharpe, L., Blaszczynski, A., Walker, M., Enersen, K., & Coughlan, M-J. A recipe for disaster: Young men, alcohol and electronic gaming machines. Submitted for publication.
35. Blaszczynski, A., Ladouceur, R., & Moodie, C. (2006). The Sydney Laval Universities Gambling Screen: Preliminary data. Submitted for publication, Addiction Theory and Research.
36. Monaghan, S. & Blaszczynski, A. (2006). Recall of electronic gaming machine signs: Static versus dynamic modes of presentation, Submitted for publication, Journal of Gambling Studies.
37. Walker, M.B., Blaszczynski, A.P., Sharpe, L. & Enersen, K. (2002). Problem Gamblers Receiving Counselling or Treatment in New South Wales: Sixth Survey. Report to the Casino Community Benefit Fund, New South Wales.
38. Jackson, A.C., Thomas, S.A., & Blaszczynski, A. (2003). An international literature review and an examination of the Victorian Gambler’s Help program. Melbourne: Gambling Research Panel.
39. Jackson, A.C., Thomas, S.A., & Blaszczynski, A. (2003). Evaluation of the Victorian Gambling Screen. Melbourne: Gambling Research Panel.
40. Walker, M.B., Blaszczynski, A.P., Sharpe, L. & Enersen, K. (2003). Problem Gamblers Receiving Counselling or Treatment in New South Wales: Seventh Survey. Report to the Casino Community Benefit Fund, New South Wales.
41. Blaszczynski, A., Ladouceur, R., Nower, L. & Shaffer, H. (2005). Informed choice an gambling: Principles for consumer protection. Melbourne: Australian Gaming Council.


1997-2001

Blaszczynski, A., Buhrich, N., Catts, S.V., Sorensen, V. & Ward, P.B. (1997). Neil McConaghy: A tribute to the man and his science. UNSW Press, Sydney.

Blaszczynski, A., Walker, M. & Sagris, A. (1997). Psychological aspects of gambling behaviour: an APS position paper. Australian Journal of Psychology, Vol. 49 (Supplement), 85.

Blaszczynski, A., Dumlao, V. & Lange, M. (1997). How much do you spend gambling? Ambiguities in survey questionnaire items. Journal of Gambling Studies, 13, 237-252.

Blaszczynski, A., Steel, Z. & McConaghy, N. (1997). Impulsivity in pathological gambling: The antisocial impulsivist. Addiction, 92, 75-87.

Silove, D., Manicavasagar, V., Beltran, R., Le, G., Nguyen, H., Phan, T. & Blaszczynski A. (1997). Satisfaction of Vietnamese patients and their families with refugee and mainstream mental health services. Psychiatric Services, 48, 1064-1069.

Blaszczynski, A., Gordon, K., Silove, D., Sloane, D., Hillman, K. & Panasetis, P. (1998). Psychiatric morbidity following motor vehicle accidents: a review of methodological issues. Comprehensive Psychiatry, 39, 111-121.

Blaszczynski, A. & Farrell, E. (1998). A case series of 44 completed gambling related suicides. Journal of Gambling Studies, 14, 93-110.

Steel, Z. & Blaszczynski, A. (1998). Impulsivity, personality disorders and pathological gambling severity. Addiction, 93, 895-905.

Blaszczynski, A. & Steel, Z. (1998). Personality disorders among pathological gamblers. Journal of Gambling Studies, 14, 51-71.

Blaszczynski, A., Huynh, S., Dumlao, V.J. & Farrell, L. (1998). Problem gambling within a Chinese speaking community. Journal of Gambling Studies, 14, 359-380.

Blaszczynski, A. (1999). Pathological gambling and obsessive compulsive spectrum disorders. Psychological Reports, 84, 107-113.

Blaszczynski, A., Walker, M., Sagris, A. & Dickerson, M. (1999). Psychological aspects of gambling behaviour: an APS position paper. Australian Psychologist, 34, 4-16.

Kenny, D., Seidler, K., Blaszczynski, A. & Keogh, T. (1999). Profiling Australian juvenile sex offenders: offenders & offence characteristics. Monograph Series Collaborative Research Unit, No. 1.NSW Department of Juvenile Justice. ISBN 0 7310 3641 7

Kenny, D., Seidler, K., Keogh, T. & Blaszczynski, A. (1999). Clincial characteristics of Australian juvenile sex offenders: implications for treatment, Monograph Series Collaborative Research Unit, No. 2, NSW Department of Juvenile Justice. ISBN 0 7 310 3641 7.

Maccallum, F., Beattie, L., Blaszczynski, A. & Joukhador, J. (1999). Suicidality in gamblers: A systematic assessment of severity and lethality. Developing Strategic Alliances, Proceedings of the Ninth National Conference, National Association for Gambling Studies Gold Coast.

Joukhador, J., Blaszczynski, A., Maccallum, F. & Beattie, L. (1999). Do pathological gamblers differ from social/regular gamblers? An investigation of impulsively and irrational beliefs. Developing Strategic Alliances, Proceedings of the Ninth National Conference, National Association for Gambling Studies Gold Coast.

Beattie, L., Blaszczynski, A., Maccallum, F. & Joukhador, J. (1999). Gambling problems in multicultural society. Developing Strategic Alliances, Proceedings of the Ninth National Conference, National Association for Gambling Studies, Gold Coast.

Simpson, G., Blaszczynski, A. & Hodgkinson, A. (1999). Sex offending as a psychosocial sequelae of traumatic brain injury. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 14, 1-16.

Blaszczynski, A. (1999). Pathological gambling: an impulse control, addictive or obsessive-compulsive disorder? Anuario de Psicología, 30(4), 93-109.

Blaszczynski, A. (1999). A pathway model of problem and pathological gambling. Submitted to Addiction.

Silove, D., Blaszczynski, A., Tyndall, K., Panasetis, P. & Hillman, K. (1999). Prevalence and clustering of early posttraumatic stress symptoms following motor vehicle accidents. Submitted Comprehensive Psychiatry.

Blaszczynski, A., Silove, D., Panasetis,P. & Hillman, K. (1999). Eighteen month prevalence of psychiatric morbidity following road trauma. Submitted Journal of Traumatic Studies.

Kenny, D., Keogh, T., Seidler, K. & Blaszczynski, A. (2000). Offence and clinical characteristics of Australian juvenile sex offenders. Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, 7(2), 212-227.

Nower, L., Gupta, R., Blaszczynski, A. & Derevensky, J. (2000). Suicidal ideation among youth problem gamblers. (Submitted Suicide and Life Threatening Behaviours)

Joukhador, J., Maccallum, F. & Blaszczynski, A. (2000). Differences in cognitive distortions between problem and social gamblers. (Submitted to Psychological Reports).

Ladouceur, R., Blaszczynski, A. & Pelletier, A. (2000). Why adolescent problem gamblers do not seek treatment? (Submitted to Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry).

Ladouceur, R., Gosselin, P., Laberge, M. & Blaszczynski, A. (2001). Dropouts in clinical research: Do results reported reflect clinical reality? The Behavior Therapist, 24, 44-46.

Matthews, L.R., Chinnery, D.L., Blaszczynski, A., Silove, D. & Hillman, K. (2000). Posttraumatic stress disorder: an independent and mediating risk factor for poor work outcomes following accidental injury. Submitted for publication.

Blaszczynski, A. & Maccallum, F. (2001). Gambling induced analgesia: A single case report. The Electronic Journal of Gambling Issues: URL www.camh.net.

Simpson, G., Tate, R. Ferry, K. Hodgkinson, A. & Blaszczynski, A. (2001) Social, neuroradiological, medical and neuropsychological correlates of sexually aberrant behaviour after traumatic brain injury: a controlled study. Accepted for publication The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation.

Patient materials

Blaszczynski, A. (1998). Overcoming compulsive gambling. Robinson’s Publishing, London.

Blaszczynski, A., Panasetis, P. & Silove, D. (1998). The road ahead. UNSW Press, Sydney. Blaszczynski, A., Silove, D. & Panasetis, P. (1998). Primary prevention for psychiatric morbidity and posttraumatic stress reactions in motor vehicle accident sufferers. Psychiatry Research & Teaching Unit, University of New South Wales & South Sydney West Area Health Service.

Grants

2002 Blaszczynski, A., Sharpe, L., Walker, M. Withdrawal and tolerance phenomenon in problem gambling. Casino Community Benefit Fund, $52,883.

2002 Blaszczynski, A., Clarke, S., Sharpe, L., & Walker, M. Attention deficit disorder as a risk factor for problem gambling in adolescents. Casino Community Benefit Fund, $66,766.

2002 Blaszczynski, A., Walker, M. & Sharpe, L. Understanding the process in cognitive-behavioural treatments that results in successful outcomes. Casino Community Benefit Fund, $88,040.00.

Dickerson M, Allcock C, Blaszczynski A, Nicholls B, Williams R & Maddern R. (1998) A replication of the study examining the socio-economic effects of gambling on individuals, families and the community including research into the costs of problem gambling in New South Wales. Casino Community Benefit Fund. $97,000.

Blaszczynski A. & Wagner R. (1998) The development of a training program for the management of pathological gambling. Casino Community Benefit Fund. Two year grant: $118,000.

Blaszczynski A. & Hoot, S. (1998) Clinical studies in pathological gambling. Casino Community Benefit Fund. Two year grant: $114,210.

Blaszczynski, A. & O’Connell, O. (1998) Post traumatic stress disorder and psychiatric morbidity following interpersonal violence. Health Research Foundation Sydney South West and Ingham Institute, South Sydney West Area Health Service. $19,090

McMillen, J., Jackson, A. & Blaszczynski, A. (2001) Survey of the nature and extent of problem gambling in the ACT. ACT Gambling and Racing Commission. $190,183.

Blaszczynski, A. (2001) An evaluation of gaming machine design changes and gambling behaviour. Gambling Industry Operators. $186,000.

CONFERENCE/SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS - 2002-2006

1. Tyndall, K., Silove, D., Blaszczynski, A. & Hillman, K. (2000) A phenoManicavasagar, V., Wagner, R. & Blaszczynski, A. (1997) Treatment of panic disorder and agoraphobia. RADGAC Grant $23,006.menological analysis of psychological symptom clusters associated with early phase of post traumatic stress disorder. Third World Conference for the International Society for Traumatic Stress, Melbourne, Victoria.
2. Maccallum,F., Blaszczynski, A. & Joukhador, J. (2000) Cognitive and behavioural treatment of pathological gambling: A treatment evaluation. 23^rd Annual Conference of the Australian Association for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Melbourne.
3. Joukhador, J., Maccallum, F. & Blaszczynski, A. (2000) Beliefs in gambling: A preliminary investigation on irrational cognitions among problem, social and non-gamblers. 23^rd Annual Conference of the Australian Association for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Melbourne.
4. Blaszczynski, A. (2000) Killer odds: the link between gambling and suicide. First International Gambling Impact Conference, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia.
5. Blaszczynski, A. & Maccallum, F. (2000) Suicidality risk factors in problem gambling. Eleventh Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking, MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada.
6. Maccallum, F. & Blaszczynski, A. (2000) Co-morbid alcohol use and pathological gambling. 2000 Winter School in the Sun, 18^th IFNGO Conference for the Prevention of Drug and Substance Abuse, Brisbane, Queensland.
7. Blaszczynski, A., Maccallum, F. & Joukhador, J. (2000) The treatment of pathological gambling: An evaluation of cognitive change. 10^th National Conference of the National Association for Gambling Studies, Mildura, Victoria.
8. Blaszczynski, A., Maccallum, F. & Joukhador, J. (2000) A comparative evaluation of imaginal desensitisation and group cognitive therapy in the treatment of pathological gambling.10^th National Conference of the National Association for Gambling Studies, Mildura, Victoria.
9. Blaszczynski, A.(2000) Suicidality and pathological gambling: what is known. Colloque scinetifique sur le jeu at les jeunes. Le Groupe de Recherce sur L’indaption Psychosociale Chez L’Enfant (GRIP), Montreal, Canada.
10. Blaszczynski, A. (2000) Gambling: an overview of the pathways model. Ecole Psychologie, Laval Universite, Quebec.
11. Blaszczynski, A. (2000) Blaszczynski, A. A pathways model of gambling. School of Social Work, University of Washington, St. Louis, Missouri.
12. Blaszczynski, A. (2000) Is problem gambling a problem within ethnic communities? Taking a Gamble, Responses to problem gambling in ethnic communities, Queensland Transcultural Mental Health Centre, Woolloongabba, Queensland.
13. Blaszczynski, A. (2001) Gambling Regulation in NSW: Community Services. Public Forum on Gambling, Legislative Council, NSW Parliament.
14. Blaszczynski, A. (2001) Gambler’s Help Expert Forum, Department for Community Services and the Melbourne and Greater South Eastern Divisions of General Practice, Parliament House, Victoria.
15. Blaszczynski, A. (2001) Initiatives in the treatment of problem gambling for general practitioners, Greater South Eastern Divisions of General Practice, Melbourne
16. 2002 Blaszczynski, A. & Marfels, C. A protocol for determining gambling-related suicides in psychological autopsy studies. Discovery 2002 Conference, Responsible Gambling Council, Niagara Falls, 21-24 April.
17. 2002 Blaszczynski, A., Sharpe, L. & Walker, M. The effectiveness of design changes to electronic gaming machines as an approach to harm minimisation. Discovery 2002 Conference, Responsible Gambling Council, Niagara Falls, 21-24 April.
18 . 2002 Nower, L. & Blaszczynski, A. Identifying youth gamblers in educational settings using the pathways model. Discovery 2002 Conference, Responsible Gambling Council, Niagara Falls, 21-24 April.
19 . 2002 Blaszczynski, A. Gaming update. Australasian Gaming Expo Conference 2002, Darling Harbour, Sydney, 25-27 August.
20 . 2002 Blaszczynski, A. Youth gambling: a global perspective and future directions Symposium Session– an Australian perspective. 5th European Conference on Gambling Studies and Policy Issues, Barcelona, 2-5 October.
21 . 2002 Nower, L. & Blaszczynski, A. Clinically treating youth with gambling problems: a pathway model. 5th European Conference on Gambling Studies and Policy Issues, Barcelona, 2-5 October.
22 . 2002 Sharpe, L., Blaszczynski, A., Walker, M., Enersen, K. & Coughlan, M.J. A recipe for disaster: young men, alcohol and electronic gaming machines. 5th European Conference on Gambling Studies and Policy Issues, Barcelona, 2-5 October.
23. 2002 Blaszczynski, A., Hill, S. & Pritchard, M. Harm and pathological gambling: guidelines for establishing criteria. National Association for Gambling Studies, 12th Annual Conference, 20-23rd November, Melbourne.
24. 2002 Pritchard, M., Hill, Blaszczynski, A. Clarke, S., Kohn, M., Sharpe, L. & Walker, M. Attention deficit disorder as a risk factor for problem gambling in adolescents. National Association for Gambling Studies, 12th Annual Conference, 20-23rd November, Melbourne.
24. 2002 Matarese, K., Walker, M., Blaszczynski, A. & Sharpe, L. Serious poker machine play: time, money and self-control. National Association for Gambling Studies, 12th Annual Conference, 20-23rd November, Melbourne.
25. 2002 Ladouceur, R. & Blaszczynski, A. Cognitive and behavioural therapy of pathological gamblers. One-half day workshop presented at the 36th Annual Convention, American Association for Behavior Therapy, November, 14-17th November, Reno.
26. 2002 Blaszczynski, A. Responsible gaming & harm minimization. ClubsACT Annual Conference, Outlook 2003, 30th November, Narooma.
27. 2003 Nower, L., Gupta, R., Blaszczynski, A. & Derevensky, J. Depression and Suicidality Among Youth Gamblers: An Examination of Comparative Data. National Council on Problem Gambling 17th Annual Conference on Problem Gambling, 19-21 June, Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
28. 2003 Blaszczynski, A. Critical pathways and typologies in the development of adolescent pathological gambling. Art and Science of Advancing Adolescent Development Conference, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, 22-24 October.
29. 2004 Blaszczynski, A. & McMillen, J. Is responsible gaming good PR or does it really matter? Gaming & Casino World Conference, Melbourne, 3-6 May.
30. 2004 Blaszczynski, A. Outcomes and processes underlying behavioural interventions for pathological gambling. 3rd Annual Conference on Gambling Research Treatment of Problem Gambling: A vision for the future. Alberta Gaming Research Institute, 21-22 May, Banff, Canada.
31. 2004 Blaszczynski, A. Responsible gaming and harm minimization. Asian Gaming Expo. 11-12 May, Singapore.
32. 2004 Blaszczynski, A. Outcomes and processes in the treatment of pathological gambling. International Conference on Gambling Research and Other Addictive Behaviours. 15-16 October, Barcelona, Spain.
33. 2004 Blaszczynski, A. Crossing borders: Regulating gaming and its potential health consequences in a global economy. Gambling and Addiction: Common causes, managing consequences. National Center for Responsible Gaming Conference. 5-7 December, Las Vegas, Nevada.
34. 2004 Blaszczynski, A. Les typologies de joueurs: aspects theoretiques et practiques. Jeu excessif: Recherche et intervention. 30 November, Laval Universite, Quebec City, Canada.
35. 2005 Blaszczynski, A. The provision of player information: Its effectiveness and impact on excessive gambling. Gambling Prevention and Research: From Laws to Action Conference, Department Universitaire de Psychiatrie Adulte, University Lausanne, 1-2 March, Lausanne, Switzerland.
36. 2005 Monaghan, S. & Blaszczynski, A. Warning Signs on Electronic Gaming Machines: Recall & effect on cognitions & beliefs. Gambling Prevention and Research: From Laws to Action Conference. Department Universitaire de Psychiatrie Adulte, University Lausanne, 1-2 March, Lausanne, Switzerland.
37. 2005 Blaszczynski, A. The Reno Model: A science based framework for responsible gambling. International Conference on (Problem) Gambling, Rodin Foundation, 13-15 May, Brussels.
38. 2005 Blaszczynski, A. Subtypes of problem gambling: Classification, concepts and treatment implications. National Council on Problem Gambling 19th Annual Conference, 23-25th June, New Orleans.
39. 2005 Nada-Raja, S. & Blaszczynski, A. A longitudinal study of problem gambling and its links with mental disorder, self harm and violence in a population based sample of New Zealand young adults. 27-28th May, Auckland, New Zealand.
40. 2005 Monaghan, S. & Blaszczynski, A. Warning signs on electronic gaming machines: Recall and effects on cognition. National Association for Gambling Studies, 15th Annual Conference, 10th – 12th November, Alice Springs.
41. 2005 Blaszczynski, A. Keynote Address. Directions in the treatment of problem gambling: Processes and outcomes. National Association for Gambling Studies, 15th Annual Conference, 10th – 12th November, Alice Springs.
42. 2005 Blaszczynski, A., Ladouceur, R., & Shaffer, H. A science-based framework for responsible gaming: The Reno Model. 6th Annual Conference of the National Centre for Responsible Gaming, 7-8 December, Las Vegas.
43. 2005 Blaszczynski, A. Safe gaming machines? Science, Industry and Public Health Perspectives. 6th Annual Conference of the National Centre for Responsible Gaming, 7-8 December, Las Vegas.
44. 2006 Benson, J., Blaszczynski, A., & Russo, M. CBT and exercise : Depression Clinic, Sydney West Area Health. Sport and Mental Health Conference, Monash University, Hilton on the Park, Melbourne, 6-7 March.
45. 2006 Goulet, A., Savard, C., Ladouceur, R., & Blaszczynski, A. Évaluation de la question monétaire au jeu. Communication préntée au XXVIIIe Congrès de la Société Québécoise de Psychologie (SQRP), Montréal, Canada.


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• Postgraduate Master of Clinical Psychology degree students: University of New South Wales, Macquarie University.
• Intern Psychologists (conditional registration): South Sydney West Area Health Service
• College of Clinical Psychology (Australian Psychological Society): Greater Parramatta Mental Health Service

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