Hamilton, NJ -- (SBWire) -- 09/12/2017 --The 35th Annual State Conference on Disordered Gambling is just a week away. The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ) invites any professionals working in a field related to gambling to the event (as well as all other interested parties), which takes place on September 15th at the East Windsor Holiday Inn. The mission of both CCGNJ and the conference is to promote education about gambling addiction and to connect problem gamblers and their loved ones to resources for treatment and support.

The conference will consist of a full day of public workshops and presentations all centered on a central theme: "The New Frontier in Gambling Treatment." The theme is inspired by the work of Plenary Session leader Dr. Alyssa N. Wilson and Keynote Speaker Dr. Marc Potenza. Both doctors will be presenting their research at the event. A full line-up of guest speakers in the field will also be speaking and leading workshops throughout the day. Guests include Tony DeMarco, LL.B., J.D., Ph.D., DNGH, Jeffrey M. Beck, ICGC-II, BACC, J.D., ABD, Jessica Alomar, LPC and Sachin Karnik, Ph.D., LCSW, LCDP, CAADC, ICGC-II.

"We are proud to once again have this opportunity to gather those that work with gambling addiction and share our research and experiences," said Neva Pryor, Executive Director of the CCGNJ. "We welcome anyone who treats problem gamblers or supports our cause to join us at the conference."

The CCGNJ is dedicated to providing support, treatment and hope those addicted to gambling and their concerned loved ones. Anyone can reach out to their 24/7 gambling help hotline, 1-800-GAMBLER, for confidential help from the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. To learn more about the CCGNJ, visit http://800gambler.org/.

About The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey
The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey is a non-profit, private organization dedicated to helping individuals seek help for their disordered gambling problem, and for concerned friends and loved ones to confidentially express their concerns about someone close to them. Their 24/7 hotline is 800-GAMBLER. The Council also works to train professionals in the fields of gambling addiction and recovery.

For more information, please visit http://www.800gambler.org.