In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the federal Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) which limited sports betting to the state of  Nevada. Once PASPA was struck down each state was able to make sports betting legal in their state. According to the  American Gaming Association, as of February 2023, 36 states plus Washington D.C. have legalized sports betting. 32 states and D.C. have operationalized programs and 4 states have enacted legislation making sports betting legal but not yet operational. 8 states have pending legislation which could be voted on in 2023 (AGA, 2023).

The legalization of sports gambling and corresponding increases in advertising, the development of apps for mobile devices, and the capability of online betting and live betting opportunities have increased the availability, access, and awareness of gambling activities causing concerns about the potential for increases in gambling problems and disorders (McGee, 2020).

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Now Available! Introduction to Prevention Core Competencies for Prevention Professionals professionals.

The course will introduce practitioners to the essentials of substance use and misuse prevention. It is based on the Prevention Core Competencies published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

The six-module, self-paced course provides a foundation for service delivery based on prevention science and evidence-based practices. It strengthens the understanding of effective planning and implementation and encourages the pursuit of more specialized training and professional development.

Module 1 is available now. Subsequent modules will be released throughout the year (2023). 

You MUST complete all 6 modules to receive a certificate of completion and credit for finishing the course. 

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Learn how to improve prevention research with indigenous communities with a new guide from the National American Indian & Alaska Native PTTC that includes guiding principles and participatory methods. View the Guide