Addiction: An Hour With Auer
Gambling addiction expert Dr Michael Auer co-hosts this unique podcast where we discuss addiction in a holistic way with experts from around the world.
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Addiction 41: Dr Ayan Orujov talks trading, betting, and behavioural patterns (opens the original)
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In this episode, hosts Dr Michael Auer and Jon Bruford welcome Dr. Ayan Orujov from the University of Liverpool to discuss the impact of sports betting legalisation on suicide rates in the US, the challenges of prediction markets, and the intersection of gambling and behavioural psychology. He’s pretty awesome. 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 hig
Addiction 40: Rachel Volberg on 40 Years of Gambling Research, Massachusetts Casinos, and the Evolution of Harm Prevention (opens the original)
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This episode – brought to you by GLI! – we meet Rachel Volberg, retired research professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and president of Gemini Research, as she reflects on more than four decades studying gambling behaviour and gambling harms. The conversation moves from the long-running Massachusetts casino impact study to the shift toward public health framing, sports betting regulation, and how lottery products keep evolving. Hosts Dr Michael Auer and Jon Bruford steer the discu
Addiction 39: The Psychology of Gambling and Sex Addiction with Dr Shane Kraus (opens the original)
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In this episode, Dr. Shane Kraus discusses behavioural addictions, including gambling, sex, and disordered eating, especially in military populations. We explore the psychological mechanisms, risk factors, and potential interventions for these complex issues with hosts Dr Michael Auer and Jon Bruford. 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 qualit
Addiction 38: Understanding Gambling Addiction: a Personal Journey (opens the original)
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Join us as we explore the complex world of gambling addiction through personal stories, industry perspectives, and practical insights. This episode highlights the importance of awareness, harm prevention, and the societal factors influencing addictive behaviours. Hosts Dr Michael Auer and Jon Bruford are joined by recovering addict Saul Malek , who speaks candidly about his personal journey and the risks for young people in modern America. This episode comes to you courtesy of the excellent Gami
Addiction 37: Unlocking the Subconscious: Hypnotherapy for Gambling Addiction (opens the original)
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In this episode, hosts Dr Michael Auer and Jon Bruford are joined by Lorraine Perrons and Claire Jones, co-founders of Gambling Recovery Therapy. In conversation we explore innovative approaches to treating gambling addiction and phobias through hypnotherapy, the importance of commitment, and the journey of building effective therapy frameworks. Lorraine and Claire share their insights on remote therapy, trust-building, and personalised treatment strategies. This episode comes to you courtesy of
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