The Eastern Shore Community Services Board is proud to host Community Response Matters: Partnering to Unveil the Hidden Addiction, a free virtual webinar series exploring the often-overlooked risks of gambling, sports betting, and gaming. This three-part series brings together national experts to share insights on how these behaviors impact individuals, families, and communities—especially among youth and young adults.
📅 Webinar Dates
Join us Wednesday mornings:
-
July 9 at 10:30 AM – Dr. Michelle Malkin
-
July 16 at 10 AM – Dr. Aaron Weiner
-
July 30 at 10 AM – Alison Wood, MSW, MPA
Each session will highlight a different aspect of gambling and behavioral addiction, with practical guidance for prevention, treatment, and community awareness.
🎙 Meet Our Speakers
Dr. Michelle L. Malkin, JD, PhD
Assistant Professor and Director of the Gambling Research & Policy Initiative, Dr. Malkin is a nationally recognized expert in gambling behavior, gambling-related harms, and gambling-motivated crime. Her work focuses on public health, diversion courts, and the impact of gambling on historically underserved populations.
Dr. Aaron Weiner, PhD
A board-certified psychologist and former president of the Society of Addiction Psychology, Dr. Weiner is a respected clinician, speaker, and author. His work spans addiction prevention, treatment, and public health policy, with a focus on behavioral addiction and evidence-based care.
Alison Wood, MSW, MPA
As the Youth Prevention Coordinator for TELUS Health in North Carolina, Alison Wood brings over 25 years of experience in public health, nonprofit leadership, and curriculum development. She specializes in youth prevention programming, media literacy, and helping communities translate research into real-world impact.
How to Register
This free webinar series is open to the public and completely virtual. To learn more and register, visit
escsb.org/linkinbio/
Whether you’re a parent, educator, healthcare professional, or community member, this is a chance to learn more about today’s evolving behavioral health challenges—and how to respond with knowledge and compassion.