Addiction 42: Dr Jim Whelan explains how data is changing treatment

In this episode, hosts Dr Michael Auer and Jon Bruford meet Dr Jim Whelan to explore the intersection of gambling research, treatment, regulation, and marketing. Jim – of the University of Memphis – delves into how data-driven approaches are transforming gambling treatment and responsible gambling initiatives, and much more. Oh, and Jon has a sore throat. All his own fault.This episode comes to you courtesy of the excellent Gaming Laboratories International. GLI is a world-class testing, inspections and certification company committed to delivering the highest quality land-based, lottery and iGaming testing and assessment services, working in more than 710 jurisdictions.For more information, visit gaminglabs.com.Things we talk about, in a list: Gambling treatment and research in TennesseeThe role of data and measurement in treatment efficacyChallenges and opportunities in gambling regulationMarketing strategies for responsible gamblingImpact of online sports betting on gambling behaviourComorbidity and personalised treatment approachesChoice quotes: “I don't put the seatbelt on because I think I'm gonna get in an accident.”“Get them in the door, keep them in the door, and send them on their way with a toolkit that might help them afterwards.”“Who needs what, when?”Chapters, but add a bit because of the music and intro: 00:00 – Welcome, voice jokes, and the therapy discussion 04:17 – Meet Dr. Jim Whelan 05:36 – Tennessee’s treatment and research partnership 07:04 – Clinics, telehealth, and treatment research 09:57 – Precision treatment: who needs what, and when? 13:01 – Marketing treatment and future-self messaging 16:47 – Tennessee’s gambling landscape 19:32 – Prevalence data and research limitations 26:48 – How gambling tax revenue funds treatment 36:24 – Why gamblers distrust operator-led messaging 42:18 – Safe gambling versus problem gambling 45:14 – Comorbidity and measurement-based care 50:38 – Nature, nurture, and gambling risk 52:05 – Online sports betting and sports integrity 56:56 – Regulation, transparency, and the case for changeJim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-whelan-b9b45487/Resources & Links:GLI: https://gaminglabs.com/The Gambling Files on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-gambling-files-podcast/Addiction: An Hour With Auer is a weekly podcast where hosts Dr Michael Auer – he of the title – and Jon Bruford talk about addiction in all its forms. Not just gambling addiction, they discuss all forms of addiction with experts, academics and researchers from around the world. Dr Auer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-auer-51a48a/Jon Bruford on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-bruford-84346636/Podcast homepage: https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/addiction/Media behemoth homepage: https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/Other podcasts we do: https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/the-gambling-files/https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/dessert-island-discs/