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    • Blackjack Brain: A Neurological Perspective on Gambling

    Posted by on April 07, 2014

    Blackjack Brain: A Neurological Perspective on Gambling

    Join us for a special look at
    Problem Gambling from a neuroscience standpoint

    Featuring Dr. Catherine Williams of the Office of Addiction Services

    Wednesday, April 30, 2014
    12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

    Temple University
    Ritter Annex Room 109
    1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave., Philadelphia, PA
    Ph: 215-204-6252 email: cspcd@temple.edu

    Learning Objectives
    – The neuro-physiology of gambling addiction
    – The information processing of risk and reward
    – Hi-jacked pleasure centers

    Participants can attend in person at Temple University or participate via WebEx.
    Participants who attend in person can qualify for 2.0 Social Work Continuing Education Credits.
    For those wishing to participate by WebEx, instructions to log in to the Webinar will be emailed to those that register. Note: Attendees will be muted upon entry and will be able to participate via written questions. This session will also be taped.

    Register Here: https://brainproblemgambling.eventbrite.com

    For other problem gambling events go to: http://www.tuproblemgambling.bravesites.co

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