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Professor Alex Blaszczynski PhD, Dip Psychol, MA, BA

Position: Honorary Professor

Office: Rm 306, Griffith Taylor Building (A19)
Ph: 9351 7310
Fax: +61 2 9351 2603
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Postal Address:
School of Psychology
Brennan MacCallum Building (A18)
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006
Australia

 
Clinical Psychology Unit

 


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Qualifications

  • BA (UNSW; Major in Psychology & Economics), 1972
  • MA (Syd. Univ.), 1977
  • Dip Psychol (Syd. Univ.), 1982
  • PhD (UNSW, School of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine), 1988


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Current Appointments

  • Chair in Psychology: School of Psychology, The University of Sydney
  • Director: Gambling Treatment Clinic

Previous Appointments

  • 1991 - 2001: Associate Professor & Deputy Director: Psychiatry Research and Teaching Unit, School of Psychiatry, UNSW & SWSAHS.
  • 1991 - 2001: Director: Impulse Control Disorders Research Clinic, Psychiatry Research and Teaching Unit, School of Psychiatry, UNSW.
  • 1998 - 2001: Acting Head (Dec.-June) Acting Director: Psychiatry Research and Teaching Unit, UNSW.
  • 1991-95 Area Advisor-in-Psychology: SWSAHS.
  • 1990-91 Senior Clinical Psychologist and Research Coordinator:SWSAHS.
  • 1989-90 Senior Clinical Psychologist: Conjoint Appointment, Departments of Clinical Psychology & Psychiatry, Westmead Hospital.
  • 1984-89 Senior Clinical Psychologist: Specialised Behaviour Therapy Program, Psychiatric Unit, The Prince of Wales Hospital.
  • 1981-84 Clinical Psychologist: Behaviour Therapy Program, Psychiatric Unit, The Prince of Wales Hospital.
  • 1975-81 Psychologist: Behaviour Therapy Program, Psychiatric Unit, The Prince Henry Hospital/The Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick.
  • 1972-75 Research Assistant: NHMRC Grant, School of Psychiatry, UNSW at The Prince Henry Hospital, Sydney, under Ass. Prof. Neil McConaghy as Chief Investigator
  • 2001-2006 Head: Department of Medical Psychology, Westmead Hospital


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Conjoint Appointments & Consultative Committees

  • Honorary Research Associate: Department of Medical Psychology, Westmead Hospital. 1992 - 1999.
  • Honorary Clinical Associate: School of Psychology, University of Sydney. 1992 - 1999.
  • Consultative Report for the Trustees Christian Brothers: Child Sexual Abuse in Christian Brother's Institutions in Western Australia. 1993.
  • Honorary Clinical Associate: Department of Behavioural Sciences, Macquarie University. 1994 - present.
  • Consultant to the Catholic Bishops Special Issues Committee: NSW. 1993 - 1995.
  • Committee Reviewing Mental Health Services in the South Eastern Region: NSW Minister of Health. 1991.
  • Director: Australian Institute of Gambling Studies, University of Western Sydney - Macarthur. 1994 - 1997.
  • Review Panel Member: NSW Department of Juvenile Justice Office Evaluation of the Adolescent Sex Offenders Program. 1994.
  • Submission to the Street Inquiry into Casinos: 1994.
  • Submission to the Tasmanian Gaming Commission Review: 1994.
  • Submission to the Review of NSW Gaming and Betting Laws: Chief Secretary’s Department, 1994.
  • Submission to the Wood’s Royal Commission into the NSW Police Force: 1994.
  • Board of Management: National Program for Priests and Religious with Psychosexual Problems; National Committee for Professional Standards, Australian Catholic Bishops & the Australian Leaders of Religious Institutes. 1995 - 1996.
  • Consultant National Executive Director: Encompass Australasia (Catholic Churches National Psychosexual Therapy Program). 1996 - 1998.
  • Submission to the Productivity Commission Report into Australia’s Gambling Industries: 1999.
  • Technical consultant to the Problem Gambling Research Program: The University of Melbourne Research Project “Client and service analysis” funded by the Victoria Health and Community Services. 1999.
  • Technical consultant to the Problem Gambling Research Program: The University of Melbourne Research Project “Longitudinal evaluation of the effectiveness of problem gambling counselling services, community education strategies and information products” funded by the Victorian Department of Human Services. 1999.
  • Technical consultant to the Problem Gambling Research Program: The University of Melbourne Research Project “The impact of gambling on adolescents and children study” funded by the Victorian Department of Human Services. 1999.
  • Member of the Australian Medical Association’s Working Party Position Statement on the Health Effects of Problem Gambling: 1999.
  • Member, Advisory Board, International Centre for the Study, Treatment and Prevention of Youth Gambling Problems: McGill University, Canada. 2001-present.
  • Ministerial Appointment as Member, Steering Committee: NSW Department of Juvenile Justice Collaborative Research Unit. 1999.
  • Member, Review Committee: Review of inmate services and programs, NSW Department of Corrective Services. 2001
  • Steering Committee Member: Multicultural Problem Gambling Project, Cumberland Hospital, Parramatta. 2001-2002.
  • Review of Psychology Services: Southern Health, Victoria 2002.
  • Member, International Advisory Panel to NAMC (National Addictions Management Centre) and NCPG (National Council on Problem Gambling), Singapore, 2007-2009.
  • Ministerial Expert Advisory Group on Gambling. 2011. Australian Federal Government


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Membership of Professional Societies

  • 1977-current: Member, Australian Psychological Society.
  • 1977-1984: Member, Australian Behaviour Modification Association.
  • 1980-1990: Member, British Association for Behavioural Psychotherapy.
  • 1980-1999: Member, Psychologists Branch, Public Service Association.
  • 1981-2002: Member, Australian Society for Psychiatric Research.
  • 1982-1995: Member, British Society for the Study of Gambling.
  • 1982-1984: Executive Committee Member, Sydney Branch, Australian Psychological Society.
  • 1982-1984: Central Council Member, Professional Officers Association.
  • 1982-1986: Committee Member, Public Service Association Psychologist Branch.
  • 1991-current: Member, American Psychological Society.
  • 1992-1996: Member, American Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming.
  • 1992-1994: Secretary, Clinical Board (NSW Section), Australian Psychological Society.
  • 1994-1996: Chairperson, Board of Censors, Clinical Board of Psychologists, Australian Psychological Society.
  • 1995-1999: Assistant Treasurer (Federal), Australian and New Zealand Association for Psychiatry, Psychology and Law.
  • 1995-1998: External Academic Representative, Faculty of Health Promotions Committee, University of Western Sydney, Macarthur.
  • 2000-current: Member, International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High Risk Behaviours, McGill University.
  • 2001-current: Member, Australian Association for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
  • 2001-2003: European Association for Gambling Studies.
  • 2003-current: Member, International Advisory Board, Electronic Journal of Gambling Issues.
  • 2006: Regional Associate Editor, Addiction
  • 2007: Editor, International Gambling Studies
  • 2010: Member, International Society of Addiction Journal Editors
  • 2010: Member, International Society of Publication Ethics


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Teaching Experience

  • 1975-1977: Part-time Tutor, Human Behaviour II course, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW.
  • 1980: Part-time Tutor, Introductory Clinical Behavioural Sciences Human Behaviour I Course, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW.
  • 1982-1989: Tutorials in behaviour therapy, NSW Institute of Psychiatry Postgraduate Course.
  • 1983-1984: Part-time Lecturer, Psychology II, Associate Welfare Diploma Course, Sydney Technical College.
  • 1983-current: Supervision of postgraduate Master of Psychology (Clinical) students.
  • 1987-1989: Visiting Lecturer in Psychology, School of Nursing, Royal North Shore Hospital.
  • 1988-1989: Visiting Lecturer, N.S.W College of Nursing, Glebe.
  • 1990-1991: Clinical Lecturer, 4th Year medical students, School of Psychiatry, University of Sydney.
  • 1991-2001: 5th Year medical teaching program, School of Psychiatry, UNSW.
  • 1992-current: 2nd Year medical students, Human Behaviour Course, UNSW.
  • 1994-2000: Lectures on Compulsive Sexual Behaviours. Diploma of Sexual Health Counselling, St Luke’s Hospital Sydney.
  • 1995-1999: Visiting Lecturer, Institute of Psychiatry.
  • 2001-current: Professor, School of Psychology, University of Sydney.


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Awards

  • 1995: The United States of America National Council on Problem Gambling Board of Directors’ Award for outstanding contribution to research on pathological gambling.
  • 2000: Pathological Gambling Section of the Latin American Psychiatric Association (A.P.A.L.) Honor Committee’s member for contribution to the study of the impact of gambling.
  • 2004: Harvard Medical School, Divisions on Addictions’ National Center for Responsible Gambling senior investigator’s award for contributions to gambling research.


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Research Interests

  • Pathological Gambling
  • Impulse Control Behaviours
  • Impulsivity and its construct
  • Internet gaming and wagering

Competitive Research Grants

  • 1980: Blaszczynski A & Elsharnouby J. The cost-benefit of group versus individual relaxation therapy in an in-patient ward setting. The Prince of Wales Health Promotion Grant. $1,000.
  • 1986: McConaghy, N. & Blaszczynski, A. Control of driven behaviours: a three to five year follow-up study. National Health and Medical Research Council. $20,495.
  • 1987: McConaghy, N. & Blaszczynski, A. Crime and pathological gambling. Criminology Research Council, Australian Institute of Criminology. $25,200.
  • 1989: Silove, D., Blaszczynski, A. & Manicavasagar, V. An examination of the psychosocial predictors of outcome following cognitive behavioural treatment in anxiety disorders. Prince Henry Hospital Coast Centenary Research Grant. $10,000.
  • 1991: Manicavasagar, V., Blaszczynski, A., Beltran, R. & Silove, D. Meeting the needs of migrants of NESB admitted with severe mental illness. Mental Health Unit, NSW Department of Health. $35,000.
  • 1991: Bergen J & Blaszczynski A. Quality assurance evaluation of Liverpool/Fairfield adult mental health services. South Western Sydney Area Health Service. $20,000.
  • 1992: Harris, M., Silove, D., Fisher, R., Manicavasagar, V., Frith, J. & Blaszczynski, A. Sharing of care by general practitioners in the management of chronic anxiety and depression. General Practice Evaluation Program Project Grant. $80,000.
  • 1992: Liew, V., Blaszczynski, A., Touyz, S. & Pearlman, B. The relationship between stress and periodontal disease. Australian Dental Research Foundation. $5,000.
  • 1993: Blaszczynski, A. & Silove, D. Primary prevention program for psychiatric morbidity and post-traumatic stress reactions in motor vehicle accidents. Motor Accidents Authority of NSW. $96,000.
  • 1993: Dickerson, M. & Blaszczynski, A. An assessment of the impact of gambling on the lives of problem gamblers, their spouses and families. Australian Institute for Gambling Research, University of Western Sydney Macarthur. $6,000.
  • 1993: Blaszczynski A. The comparative effectiveness of behavioural hospital and self-help programs in the treatment of pathological gambling. New South Wales Health Department. $18,000.
  • 1993: Blaszczynski, A., Silove, D., Hillman, K. & Sloane, D. Psychiatric morbidity and post traumatic stress disorders in motor vehicle accidents. National Health and Medical Research Council. $96,000.
  • 1995: Hall, B., Blaszczynski, A. & Webster, I. UNSW implementation of the South Western Sydney Area Health Service and University of New South Wales microwave and teleconferencing links. Discretionary Development Grant, University of New South Wales. $225,000.
  • 1995: Murray, S., Dickerson, M. & Blaszczynski, A. A comparison of the social impact of problem gambling and alcoholism. University of Western Sydney Macarthur. $4,500.
  • 1995: Knowlden, S., Fisher, C., Harris, M., Allen, R., Kerecz, M., Pond, D., Frith, J., Manicavasagar, V. & Blaszczynski, A. Self care anxiety management in general practice. Commonwealth Department of Human Services and Health. $60,260.
  • 1995: Dickerson M, Allcock C, Blaszczynski A, Nicholls B, Williams R & Maddern R. An examination of the socio-economic effects of gambling on individuals, families and the community including research into the costs of problem gambling in New South Wales. Casino Community Benefit Fund. $88,000.
  • 1995: Dickerson, M. & Blaszczynski, A. A prospective study of the factors that contribute to problem gambling. Australian Research Council Grant. $7,100.
  • 1996: Dickerson, M. & Blaszczynski, A. A pilot prospective study of poker machine players. Small Australian Research Council Grant $9,000.
  • 1996: Manicavasagar, V., Wagner, R. & Blaszczynski, A. Treatment of panic disorder and agoraphobia. RADGAC Grant $23,006.
  • 1997: Dickerson M, Allcock C, Blaszczynski A, Nicholls B, Williams R & Maddern R. A replication of the study examining the socio-economic effects of gambling on individuals, families and the community including research into the costs of problem gambling in New South Wales. Casino Community Benefit Fund. $97,000.
  • 1998: Blaszczynski A. & Wagner R. The development of a training program for the management of pathological gambling. Casino Community Benefit Fund. Two year grant: $118,000.
  • 1998: Blaszczynski A. & Hoot, S. Clinical studies in pathological gambling. Casino Community Benefit Fund. Two year grant: $114,210.
  • 1998: Blaszczynski, A. & O’Connell, O. Post traumatic stress disorder and psychiatric morbidity following interpersonal violence. Health Research Foundation Sydney South West and Ingham Institute, South Western Sydney Area Health Service. $19,090.
  • 2001: McMillen, J., Jackson, A. & Blaszczynski, A. Survey of the nature and extent of problem gambling in the ACT. ACT Gambling and Racing Commission. $190,183.
  • 2001: Blaszczynski, A. An evaluation of gaming machine design changes and gambling behaviour. Gambling Industry Operators. $169,600.
  • 2002: Blaszczynski, A., Sharpe, L., Walker, M. Withdrawal and tolerance phenomenon in problem gambling. Casino Community Benefit Fund, $52,883.
  • 2002: Blaszczynski, A., Clarke, S., Sharpe, L., & Walker, M. Attention deficit disorder as a risk factor for problem gambling in adolescents. Casino Community Benefit Fund, $66,766.
  • 2002: Blaszczynski, A., Walker, M. & Sharpe, L. Understanding the process in cognitive-behavioural treatments that results in successful outcomes. Casino Community Benefit Fund, $88,040.00.
  • 2007: Blaszczynski, A. & Nower, L. Differences in attitudes toward money between subgroups of gamblers: Implications for smart-card technologies and an exploration of the Tool and Drug Theories of money in gambling. Queensland Government Treasury Responsible Gambling Grant, $128,000
  • 2007-2011: Gonsalvez, CJ, Blaszczynski, A., Clarke, A.R. Problem Gambling: Can subtle physiological reactions to wins and losses help identify the problem gambler? $106,881. Australian Research Council Grant ID: ARC_LP0776836.
  • 2010: Blaszczynski, A. Gambling Treatment Clinic counselling services. Responsible Gambling Fund, NSW Government. $900,000.
  • 2011: Blaszczynski, A. An evaluation of responsible gambling features of the Aristocrat Blue Gum electronic gaming machine. $177,000.

 
 

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Publications & Conference Presentations

Books

  1. Blaszczynski, A., Buhrich, N., Catts, S.V., Sorensen, V. & Ward, P.B. (1997). Neil McConaghy: A tribute to the man and his science. UNSW Press, Sydney.
  2. Blaszczynski, A. (1998). Overcoming compulsive gambling. Robinson’s Publishing, London.
  3. Blaszczynski, A., Panasetis, P. & Silove, D. (1998). The road ahead. UNSW Press, Sydney.
  4. Blaszczynski, A. (2003). Overcoming compulsive gambling. Ellinika Grammata: Athens (Greek Trans.).
  5. Zangeneh, M., Blaszczynski, A., & Turner, N. (2005). (Eds.), Problem Gambling: A Multidisciplinary Textbook. Toronto: PAS e-Publishing Services.

  6. Zangeneh, M., Blaszczynski, A. & Turner, N. (Eds.) (2008). In the pursuit of winning: Problem gambling theory, research and treatment. New York: Springer.

Book chapters

  1. McConaghy, N. & Blaszczynski, A. (1990). A pair of monozygotic twins discordant for homosexuality: sex dimorphic behavior and penile volume responses. In Twins and homosexuality: a casebook. (Ed. G.Puterbaugh) Garland, New York.
  2. Blaszczynski, A. (1997). Concepts of Behaviour Completion Mechanisms. In Neil McConaghy: A tribute to the man and his science. (Eds. A. Blaszczynski, N. Buhrich, S.V.Catts, V.Sorensen & P.B.Ward), University of New South Wales Press, Sydney.
  3. Steel, Z. & Blaszczynski, A. (2002). Impulsivity, personality disorders and pathological gambling severity. In Marotta, J.J., Cornelius, J.A. and Eadington, W.R. (Eds) The Downside: problem and pathological gambling. Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming: Reno, Nevada. (Pp. 107-124).
  4. Nower, L. & Blaszczynski, A. (2004). A Pathways Approach to Treating Youth Gamblers. In Gupta, R. & Derevensky, J.L (Eds.) Youth Gambling Problems: A current perspective. Kluwer Academic Publishers: Norwell, MA.
  5. Blaszczynski, A. & Nower, L. (2006) Gambling and impulse control disorders. In M. Hersen, & J.C. Thomas (eds.). Comprehensive handbook of personality and psychopathology, Volume 2: Adult psychopathology. John Wiley & Sons: New York. Pp. 370-388.
  6. Blaszczynski, A. & Nower, L. (2007). Etiological processes. In G. Smith, D. Hodgins, & R. Williams (eds.). Research and Measurement Issues in Gambling Studies. Elsevier: Toronto. Pp.317-338.
  7. Mattick, R. & Blaszczynski, A. (2008). Addictive disorders. In E. Rieger (ed.). Abnormal Psychology: Leading researcher perspectives. Sydney: McGraw-Hill

  8. Phillips, J. G., Saling, L. & Blaszczynski, A. (2008). Psychology of mobile phone use and misuse. In AC Harper & RV Buress (Eds.) Mobile telephones: Networks, applications, and performance. New York: Nova Science Publishers. Pp. 191-210.

  9. Phillips, J.G., Ostojic, P., & Blaszczynski, A. (2011). Mobile phones and inappropriate content. In F. Columbus (Ed.). Mobile Phones: Technology, Networks and User Issues. New York: Nova Publications.
  10. Phillips, J.G., Ogeil, R.P., & Blaszczynski, A. (2011). Human factors determining consumer response to recommenders. In F. Columbus (Ed.). Advertising: Types, Trends and Controversies. New York: Nova Science Publishers.
  11. Gainsbury, S. & Blaszczynski, A. (2012). Harm minimization: Gambling. In R. Pates & D. Riley (Eds.), Harm reduction in substance use and high-risk behaviour (pp. 263-279). New York: Wiley-Blackwell.
  12. Blaszczynski, A. Współpraca pomiędzy dostawcami gier hazardowych, instytucjami, rządowymi I placówkami badawczymi. In B.T. Woronowicza (Ed.). Hazard: Historia, za groźnienia i drogi wyjścia. Media Rodzina: Poznań.

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Monographs & Reports

  1. Bergen, J., Blaszczynski, A. & Mills, J. (1992). A quality assurance project of Liverpool/Fairfield Adult Mental Health Services. Macquarie Clinic, Liverpool Health Service.
  2. Blaszczynski, A, & McConaghy, N. (1992). Pathological gambling and criminal behaviour. A Report to the Australian Institute of Criminology, Criminology Research Council, Canberra.
  3. Waterhouse, I., Blaszczynski, A., Calvert, G. and Howard, J. (1993). Personal development program review. A Report to the NSW Office of Juvenile Justice on the Adolescent Sex Offender Program.
  4. Harris, M., Silove, D., Manicavasagar, V., Frith, J., Blaszczynski, A., Kehag, E., Pan, J. & Young, J. (1994). The management of anxiety and depression in general practice. Phase 1 Report. University of New South Wales, School of Community Medicine.
  5. Dickerson, M., Allcock, C., Blaszczynski, A., Nicholls, B., Williams, R. & Maddern, R. (1996). An examination of the socio-economic effects of gambling on individuals, families and the community including research into the costs of problem gambling in New South Wales. A Report to the Casino Community Benefit Fund, NSW Government. Australian Institute of Gambling Studies, Macarthur.
  6. Dickerson M, Allcock C, Blaszczynski A, Nicholls B, Williams R & Maddern R. (1996). A preliminary exploration of the positive and negative impacts of gaming and wagering on Aboriginal people in New South Wales. Supplementary Report to the Casino Community Benefit Fund, NSW Government. Australian Institute of Gambling Studies, Macarthur.
  7. Silove, D., Harris, M., Dusevic, N., Manicavasagar, V., Knowlden, S., Blaszczynski, A., Fisher, R. & Allen, R. (1996). A report of a shared care project for the anxiety disorders. Psychiatry Research and Teaching Unit, Academic Department of General Practice, South western Sydney Area Health Service and Schools of Psychiatry and Community Medicine, UNSW.
  8. Blaszczynski, A., Walker, M. & Sagris, A. (1997). Psychological aspects of gambling behaviour: an APS position paper. Australian Journal of Psychology, Vol. 49 (Supplement), 85.
  9. Blaszczynski, A., Silove, D. & Panasetis, P. (1998). Primary prevention for psychiatric morbidity and posttraumatic stress reactions in motor vehicle accident sufferers. Psychiatry Research & Teaching Unit, University of New South Wales & South Western Sydney Area Health Service.
  10. Kenny, D., Seidler, K., Blaszczynski, A. & Keogh, T. (1999). Profiling Australian juvenile sex offenders: offenders & offence characteristics. Monograph Series Collaborative Research Unit, No. 1.NSW Department of Juvenile Justice. ISBN 0 7310 3641 7.
  11. Kenny, D., Seidler, K., Keogh, T. & Blaszczynski, A. (1999). Clincial characteristics of Australian juvenile sex offenders: implications for treatment, Monograph Series Collaborative Research Unit, No. 2, NSW Department of Juvenile Justice. ISBN 0 7 310 3641 7.
  12. Blaszczynski, A., Sharpe, L., & Walker, M. (2001) The assessment of the impact of the reconfiguration of electronic gambling machines as harm minimisation strategies for problem gambling. The University of Sydney Gambling Research Unit, University Printing Service.
  13. Walker, M.B., Blaszczynski, A.P., Sharpe, L. (2002). Problem Gamblers Receiving Counselling or Treatment in New South Wales: Fifth Survey. Report to the Casino Community Benefit Fund, New South Wales.
  14. Thomas, S., Jackson, A., Blaszczynski, A. & McMillen, J. (2002) Project 1A Scoping Study of the Victorian Gambling Screen. Report to the Gambling Research Panel, Victorian State Government.
  15. Blaszczynski, A., Ladouceur, R. & Shaffer, H. (2002) A science-based framework for responsible gambling: the Reno model. Report to the Australian Gaming Council and American Gaming Association, Reno, Nevada.
  16. Walker, M.B., Blaszczynski, A.P., Sharpe, L. & Enersen, K. (2002). Problem Gamblers Receiving Counselling or Treatment in New South Wales: Sixth Survey. Report to the Casino Community Benefit Fund, New South Wales.
  17. Jackson, A.C., Thomas, S.A., & Blaszczynski, A. (2003). An international literature review and an examination of the Victorian Gambler’s Help program. Melbourne: Gambling Research Panel.
  18. Jackson, A.C., Thomas, S.A., & Blaszczynski, A. (2003). Evaluation of the Victorian Gambling Screen. Melbourne: Gambling Research Panel.
  19. Walker, M.B., Blaszczynski, A.P., Sharpe, L. & Enersen, K. (2003). Problem Gamblers Receiving Counselling or Treatment in New South Wales: Seventh Survey. Report to the Casino Community Benefit Fund, New South Wales.
  20. Blaszczynski, A., Ladouceur, R., Nower, L. & Shaffer, H. (2005). Informed choice and gambling: Principles for consumer protection. Melbourne: Australian Gaming Council.
  21. Blaszczynski, A. & Nower, L. (2009). Differences in attitudes toward money between subgroups of gamblers: Implications for smart-card technologies and an exploration of the Tool and Drug Theories of money in gambling. Report to the Queensland Government Treasury.
  22. Hamilton, B., Blaszczynski, A., & Dillon, A. (2008). Detection of at-risk mental states for psychosis in young Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people (DARMSPA) Project Report. Sydney: Clinical Psychology Unit, School of Psychology, University of Sydney.
  23. Gupta, R. Nower, L., Derevensky, J. & Blaszczynski, A. (2009). Problem gambling in Adolescents: An examination of the Pathways Model. Report to the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre.
  24. Nower, L. & Blaszczynski, A. (2009). Examining the Pathways Model in adults: From theory to evaluation. Report to the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre.
  25. Monaghan, S. & Blaszczynski, A. (2009). Internet counselling for problem gambling: A Literature review and environmental scan. Report to the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre.

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Treatment Manuals

  1. Manicavasagar, V., Blaszczynski, A. & Silove, D. (1994). Stress management treatment manual. Psychiatry Research and Teaching Unit, South West Sydney Area Health Service.
  2. Manicavasagar, V., Blaszczynski, A. & Silove, D. (1994). Panic anxiety treatment manual. Psychiatry Research and Teaching Unit, South West Sydney Area Health Service.
  3. Cremer, S., Blaszczynski, A. & Silove, D. (1995). Post traumatic stress disorder: dealing with it. A self-help management program. Psychiatry Research and Teaching Unit, South Western Sydney Area Health Service and the University of New South Wales.

Published Abstracts

  1. Blaszczynski, A. (1990). Abstinence and controlled gambling: a five year follow-up study. Fifth International Conference on Treatment of Addictive Behaviours. The National Drug and Alcohol Research Center, Sydney.
  2. Harris, M., Pan, J., Blaszczynski, A., Burraston, B., Frith, J., Kehag, E., Manicavasagar, V., Pond, D., Silove, D. (1994). Sharing of care in the management of anxiety and depression in general practice: a quantitative study. GPEP Work in Progress Conference, Canberra.
  3. Blaszczynski, A. (1995). Post traumatic stress disorders in SWAN. South Western Area Network Third Trauma Seminar. Department of Trauma, Liverpool Hospital.
  4. Blaszczynski, A. (1995). Structured gambling interview. Health and Psychosocial Instruments. Behavioral Measurement Database Services.
  5. Gordon, K., Blaszczynski, A., Silove, D., Hillman, K. & Sloane, D. (1996). Psychological reactions to motor vehicle accidents: a preliminary report. Proceedings of the International Congress on Stress and Health (Ed. D. Kenny.), The University of Sydney.
  6. Silove, D., Manicavasagar, V., Curtis, J. & Blaszczynski, A. (1997). Is early separation anxiety a risk factor for adult panic disorder? A critical review. Focus on Depression, 8(2), 39-40.
  7. Tyndall, K., Silove, D. Blaszczynski, A. & Hillman, K. (2000) Prevalence and clustering of early post traumatic stress symptoms. The Long Term Outcome of Trauma in Individuals and Society, Book of Abstracts, Third World Conference for the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. Melbourne.
  8. Maccallum, F. & Blaszczynski, A. (2000). Co-morbid alcohol use and pathological gamblers. Global & Grassroots Strategies on Drugs, 2000: Winter School in the Sun, 18th IFNGO Conference for the Prevention of Drug and Substance Abuse, Brisbane, Queensland.
  9. Garcia, A., Roberts, R., Blaszczynski, A. & Erickson, D. (2001). Emotional intelligence: a cross-cultural study. Extending Intelligence: Enhancement and New Constructs. The Third International Spearman Seminar, University of Sydney, Sydney.

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Book Reviews

  1. Blaszczynski, A. (2000). Understanding problem gamblers: a practitioner’s guide to effective interventions, Paul Bellringer. London, Free Association Books, 1999. Addiction, 95(5), 793-798.
  2. Blaszczynski, A. (2000). Gambling, game and psyche, Bettina L. Knapp. Albany, State University of New York Press, 2000. Addiction, 95(7), 1109-1110.
  3. Blaszczynski, A. (2000). Are governments addicted to gambling? Addiction, 95(10), 1583-1584.
  4. Blaszczynski, A. (2003). How to stop gambling: A practical guide to beating gambling problems in a loved one, in yourself. International Gambling Studies.
  5. Blaszczynski, A. (2005). Book review: Pathological Gambling: A clinical guide to treatment; Jon Grant & Marc Potenza. Washington DC: American Psychiatric Association. Addictions, 100, 564-567.
  6. Blaszczynski, A. (2005). Looking at the assessment of sex offenders (DVD). Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 978-979.
  7. Blaszczynski, A. (2009). Problem Gambling in Europe: Challenges, prevention, and interventions. International Gambling Studies, 9(2), 179-180.

Conference Poster Sessions

  1. Matthews, L.R., Blaszczynski, A., Silove, D., Hillman, K. & Sloane, D. (1998). Vulnerability factors of poor occupational functioning in road trauma survivors with posttraumatic stress disorders (PTSD): a pilot study. College of Health Sciences and Medical Foundation Research Conference, October.
  2. Blaszczynski, A., Pritchard, M., Clarke, S, Kohn, M., Walker, M., Sharpe, L. & Hill, S. (2002). Attention deficit disorder as a risk factor for problem gambling in adolescence. Third International Conference of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Brisbane, 11-15 June.
  3. Schaefer, G.A., Ahlers, C., Feelgood, S., Beier, K.M., Kenny, D., & Blaszczynski, A. (2004). Intra- and interpersonal aspects of adolescent and adult male's sexual history. International Association for Treatment of Sex Offenders, Berlin.
  4. Schaefer, G.A., Ahlers, C., Feelgood, S., Beier, K.M., Kenny, D., & Blaszczynski, A. (2004). Sex Offending is Everybody's Business - 8th International Conference of the International Association of the Treatment of Sexual Offenders (IATSO), October 6-9, Athens, Greece.
  5. Blaszczynski, A., Ladouceur, R., Goulet, A., & Savard, C. (2005). How much money do you spend gambling? Ambiguities and inaccuracies of data. 6th Annual Conference of the National Centre for Responsible Gaming, 7-8 December, Las Vegas.
  6. Monaghan, S. & Blaszczynski, A. (2008). The utility of using student gamblers as guinea pig subjects. 9th Annual Conference of the National Council for Responsible Gambling, Las Vegas, 16th November.

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Articles in Refereed Journals

  1. Barr, R.F. & Blaszczynski, A. (1976). Autonomic responses of transsexual and homosexual males to erotic film sequences. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 5(3), 211-222.
  2. Armstrong, M.S., Blaszczynski, A. & McConaghy, N. (1978). Dichotic listening and allusive thinking. Psychological Medicine, 8, 111-117.
  3. McConaghy, N. & Blaszczynski, A. (1980). A pair of monozygotic twins discordant for homosexuality: sex-dimorphic behavior and penile volume responses. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 9, 123-131.
  4. McConaghy, N., Armstrong, M.S. & Blaszczynski, A. (1981). Controlled comparison of aversive therapy and covert sensitisation in compulsive homosexuality. Behavior Research and Therapy, 19, 425-434.
  5. McConaghy, N., Armstrong, M.S., Blaszczynski, A. & Allcock, C. (1983). Controlled comparison of aversive therapy and imaginal desensitisation in compulsive gambling. British Journal of Psychiatry, 142, 366-372.
  6. Blaszczynski, A. (1984). Personality factors in classical migraine and tension headaches. Headache, 24(5), 238-244.
  7. Blaszczynski, A. & Winter, S.W. (1984). Endorphins in psychiatry: editorial comment. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 18, 111-113.
  8. Blaszczynski, A., Buhrich, N. & McConaghy, N. (1985). Pathological gamblers, heroin addicts and controls compared on the E.P.Q. 'Addiction Scale'. British Journal of Addictions, 80, 315-319.
  9. McConaghy, N., Armstrong, M.S. & Blaszczynski, A. (1985). Expectancy, covert sensitisation and imaginal desensitisation in compulsive sexuality. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavia, 72, 176-187.
  10. Blaszczynski, A., Wilson, A.C. & McConaghy, N. (1986). Sensation seeking and pathological gambling. British Journal of Addictions, 81, 113-117.
  11. Blaszczynski, A., Winter, S.W. & McConaghy, N. (1986). Plasma endorphin levels in pathological gamblers. Journal of Gambling Behavior, 2(1), 3-14.
  12. McConaghy, N., Armstrong, M.S. Blaszczynski, A. & Allcock, C. (1988). Behavior completion versus stimulus control in compulsive behavior control: implication for behavioral assessment. Behaviour Modification, 3, 371-384.
  13. Blaszczynski, A. & McConaghy, N. (1988). SCL-90 assessed psychopathology in pathological gamblers. Psychological Reports, 62, 547-552.
  14. McConaghy, N. & Blaszczynski, A. (1988). Imaginal desensitisation: a cost effective treatment in two shop-lifters and a binge-eater resistant to previous treatment. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 22, 78-82.
  15. McConaghy, N., Blaszczynski, A. & Kidson, W. (1988). Treatment of sex offenders with imaginal desensitisation and/or Medroxyprogesterone. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavia, 77, 199-206.
  16. Blaszczynski, A. & McConaghy, N. (1989). The medical model of pathological gambling: current shortcomings. Journal of Gambling Behavior, 5, 42-52.
  17. Blaszczynski, A. & McConaghy, N. (1989). Anxiety and/or depression in the pathogenesis of addictive gambling. The International Journal of Addiction, 24, 337-350.
  18. Blaszczynski, A., McConaghy, N. & Frankova, A. (1989). Crime, anti-social personality and pathological gambling. Journal of Gambling Behavior, 5, 137-152.
  19. McConaghy, N., Blaszczynski, A., Armstrong, M.S. & Kidson, W. (1989). Resistance to treatment of adolescent sex offenders. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 18, 97-107.
  20. Blaszczynski, A., McConaghy, N. & Frankova, A. (1990). Boredom-proneness in pathological gambling. Psychological Reports, 67, 35-42.
  21. Blaszczynski, A., Hyde, J. & Sandanam, J. (1991). Pathological gambling secondary to brain trauma: a case study. Journal of Gambling Studies, 7(1), 65-71.
  22. Blaszczynski, A., McConaghy, N. & Frankova, A. (1991). Control versus abstinence in the treatment of pathological gambling: a two to nine year follow-up. British Journal of Addictions, 86, 299-306.
  23. Blaszczynski, A., McConaghy, N. & Frankova, A. (1991). A comparison of relapsed and non-relapsed abstinent pathological gamblers following behavioural treatment. British Journal of Addictions, 86, 1485-1489.
  24. McConaghy, N. & Blaszczynski, A. (1991). Initial stages of validation by penile volume assessment that sexual orientation is distributed dimensionally. Comprehensive Psychiatry, 32, 1-7.
  25. McConaghy, N., Blaszczynski, A. & Frankova, A. (1991). Comparison of imaginal desensitisation with other behavioural treatments of pathological gambling: a two to nine year follow-up. British Journal of Psychiatry, 159, 390-393.
  26. Silove, D., Parker, G., Hadzi-Pavlovic, D., Manicavasagar, V. & Blaszczynski, A. (1991). Parental representations of panic disorder and generalised disorder patients - a selective risk factor? British Journal of Psychiatry, 159, 835-841.
  27. Touyz, S., Blaszczynski, A., DiGuisto, E. & Byrne, D. (1992). The Emergence of Clinical Psychology Departments in Australian Teaching Hospitals. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 26, 554-559.
  28. Vaughan, K., Doyle, M., McConaghy, N., Blaszczynski, A., Fox, A. & Tarrier, N. (1992). The Sydney Intervention Trial: a controlled trial of relatives' counselling to reduce schizophrenic relapse. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 27, 16-21.
  29. Vaughan, K., Doyle, M., McConaghy, N., Blaszczynski, A., Fox, A. & Tarrier, N. (1992). The relationship between relatives' expressed emotion and schizophrenic relapse: an Australian replication. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 27, 10-15.
  30. Blaszczynski, A. (1993). Juego patologico: una revision de los tratamientos. Psicologia Conductual, 1, 409-440.
  31. Silove, D., Manicavasagar, V., O'Connell, D. & Blaszczynski, A. (1993). Reported early separation anxiety symptoms in patients with panic and generalised anxiety disorders. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 27, 489-494.
  32. Silove, D., Manicavasagar, V., O'Connell, D., Blaszczynski, A., Wagner, R. & Henry, J. (1993). The development of the separation anxiety symptom inventory (SASI). Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 27, 477-488.
  33. Blaszczynski, A. (1994). Criminal offences in pathological gambling. Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, 1, 129-138.
  34. Blaszczynski, A. & McConaghy, N. (1994). Antisocial personality disorder and pathological gambling. Journal of Gambling Studies, 10, 129-146.
  35. Blaszczynski, A. & McConaghy, N. (1994). Criminal offences in gamblers anonymous and hospital treated pathological gamblers. Journal of Gambling Studies, 10, 99-128.
  36. Blaszczynski, A. & Silove, D. (1995). Cognitive behavioural therapies for pathological gambling. Journal of Gambling Studies, 11, 195-220.
  37. Cocco, N., Sharpe, L. & Blaszczynski, A. (1995). Differences in preferred level of arousal in two sub-groups of problem gamblers: a preliminary study. Journal of Gambling Studies, 11, 221-230.
  38. Steel, Z., Farag, P. & Blaszczynski, A. (1995). Interrupting the binge-purge cycle in bulimia: the use of planned binges. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 18, 199-208.
  39. Blaszczynski, A. (1996). Clinical aspects of pathological gambling. Clinical Psychologist, 1, 17-22.
  40. Blaszczynski, A. & Silove, D. (1996). Pathological gambling: forensic issues. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 30, 358-369.
  41. Harris, M., Silove, D., Kehag, E., Barratt, A., Manicavasagar, V., Pan, J., Frith, J., Blaszczynski, A. & Pond, D. (1996). Anxiety and depression in general practice. Medical Journal of Australia, 164, 526-529.
  42. Silove, D., Manicavasagar, V., Curtis, J. & Blaszczynski, A. (1996). Is early separation anxiety a risk factor to adult panic disorder? A critical review. Comprehensive Psychiatry, 37, 167-179.
  43. Steel, Z.P. & Blaszczynski, A. (1996). Factorial structure of pathological gambling. Journal of Gambling Studies. 12, 3-20.
  44. Blaszczynski, A., Dumlao, V. & Lange, M. (1997). How much do you spend gambling? Ambiguities in survey questionnaire items. Journal of Gambling Studies, 13, 237-252.
  45. Blaszczynski, A., Steel, Z. & McConaghy, N. (1997). Impulsivity in pathological gambling: The antisocial impulsivist. Addiction, 92, 75-87.
  46. Silove, D., Manicavasagar, V., Beltran, R., Le, G., Nguyen, H., Phan, T. & Blaszczynski A. (1997). Satisfaction of Vietnamese patients and their families with refugee and mainstream mental health services. Psychiatric Services, 48, 1064-1069.
  47. Blaszczynski, A., Gordon, K., Silove, D., Sloane, D., Hillman, K. & Panasetis, P. (1998). Psychiatric morbidity following motor vehicle accidents: a review of methodological issues. Comprehensive Psychiatry, 39, 111-121.
  48. Blaszczynski, A. & Farrell, E. (1998). A case series of 44 completed gambling related suicides. Journal of Gambling Studies, 14, 93-110.
  49. Steel, Z. & Blaszczynski, A. (1998). Impulsivity, personality disorders and pathological gambling severity. Addiction, 93, 895-905.
  50. Blaszczynski, A. & Steel, Z. (1998). Personality disorders among pathological gamblers. Journal of Gambling Studies, 14, 51-71.
  51. Blaszczynski, A., Huynh, S., Dumlao, V.J. & Farrell, L. (1998). Problem gambling within a Chinese speaking community. Journal of Gambling Studies, 14, 359-380.
  52. Blaszczynski, A. (1999). Pathological gambling and obsessive compulsive spectrum disorders. Psychological Reports, 84, 107-113.
  53. Blaszczynski, A., Walker, M., Sagris, A. & Dickerson, M. (1999). Psychological aspects of gambling behaviour: an APS position paper. Australian Psychologist, 34, 4-16.
  54. Blaszczynski, A. (1999). Pathways to pathological gambling: identifying typologies. Invited feature article in Electronic Journal of Gambling Issues, URL: http:/www.camh.net/egambling. Canada.
  55. Simpson, G., Blaszczynski, A. & Hodgkinson, A. (1999). Sex offending as a psychosocial sequelae of traumatic brain injury. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 14, 1-16.
  56. Blaszczynski, A. (1999). Pathological gambling: an impulse control, addictive or obsessive-compulsive disorder? Anuario de Psicología, 30(4), 93-109.
  57. Kenny, D., Keogh, T., Seidler, K. & Blaszczynski, A. (2000). Offence and clinical characteristics of Australian juvenile sex offenders. Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, 7(2), 212-227.
  58. Ladouceur, R., Gosselin, P., Laberge, M. & Blaszczynski, A. (2001). Dropouts in clinical research: Do results reported reflect clinical reality? The Behavior Therapist, 24, 44-46.
  59. Blaszczynski, A. & Maccallum, F. (2001). Gambling induced analgesia: A single case report. The Electronic Journal of Gambling Issues. URL: http/:www.camh.net/egambling. Canada.
  60. Simpson, G., Tate, R. Ferry, K. Hodgkinson, A. & Blaszczynski, A. (2001) Social, neuroradiological, medical and neuropsychological correlates of sexually aberrant behaviour after traumatic brain injury: a controlled study. The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 16(6), 556-572.
  61. Matthews, L.R, Chinnery, D.L., Blaszczynski, A., Silove, D., Hillman, K. (2001)... Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A risk factor for poor work outcome in survivors of road trauma. Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling, 7 (2), 67-79.
  62. Blaszczynski, A. & Nower, L (2002). A pathways model of problem and pathological gambling. Addiction, 97, 487-499.
  63. Maccallum, F. & Blaszczynski, A. (2002) Pathological gambling and co-morbid substance use. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry. 36, 411-415.
  64. Blaszczynski, A. & Nower, L. (2002) Imaginal desensitisation: a relaxation-based technique for impulse control disorders. Journal of Clinical of Activities, Assignments and Handouts in Psychotherapy Practice, 2(4), 1-14.
  65. Blaszczynski, A. & Nower, L (2002). A pathways model of problem and pathological gambling. Exartisis (Scientific Journal of Addiction Issues), 2, 100-122.
  66. Maccallum, F. & Blaszczynski, A. (2003). Pathological gambling and suicidality: an analysis of severity and lethality. Suicide and Life Threatening Behavior, 33(1), 88-97.
  67. Joukhador, J., Maccallum, F. & Blaszczynski, A. (2003). Differences in cognitive distortions between problem and social gamblers. Psychological Reports, 92, 1203-1214.
  68. Nower, L. & Blaszczynski, A. (2003). Binge gambling: a neglected concept. International Journal of Gambling Studies, 3(1), 23-36.
  69. Blaszczynski, A. & Marfels, C. (2003). A protocol for determining gambling-related suicides in psychological autopsy studies. Gaming law Review, 7(5), 349-357.
  70. Leblond, J., Ladouceur, R. & Blaszczynski, A. (2003) Which Pathological Gamblers Will Complete Treatment? A closer look at impulsivity. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 42, 205-209.
  71. Silove, D., Blaszczynski, A., Manicavasagar, V., Tyndall, K., Petridis, A., & Hillman, K. (2003). The capacity of screening questionnaires to predict psychiatric morbidity 18 months after motor vehicle accidents. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 191(9), 604-10.
  72. Ladouceur, R., Sevigny, S., Blaszczynski, A., O’Conor, K., & Lavoie, M. (2003). Video lottery: winning expectancies and arousal. Addictions, 98, 733-738.
  73. Nower, L. & Blaszczynski, A. (2004). The Pathways model as harm minimization for youth gamblers in educational settings. Child & Adolescent Social Work Journal, 21(1), 25-47.
  74. Joukhador, J., Blaszczynski, A. & Maccallum, F. (2004). Superstitious beliefs in gambling among problem and social gamblers: preliminary data. Journal of Gambling Studies, 20(2), 171-180.
  75. Ladouceur, R., Blaszczynski, A. & Pelletier, A. Why adolescent problem gamblers do not seek treatment? Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse. In Press.
  76. Blaszczynski, A., Ladouceur, R. & Shaffer, H. (2004) A science-based framework for responsible gambling: the Reno model. Journal of Gambling Studies, 20(3), 301-317.
  77. Blaszczynski, A. (2005). Conceptual and methodological issues in treatment outcome research. Journal of Gambling Studies, 21(1), 5-11.
  78. Blaszczynski, A., Drobny, J., & Steel, Z. (2005). Home-based imaginal desensitisation in pathological gambling: Short-term outcomes. Behaviour Change, 22(1), 1-9.
  79. Blaszczynski, A. (2005). To formulate gambling policies on the premise that problem gambling is an addiction may be premature. [Commentary]. Addiction, 100, 1230-1231.
  80. Blaszczynski, A., Sharpe, L., Walker, M. Enersen, K., & Coughlan, M. (2005). Structural characteristics of electronic gaming machines and satisfaction of play among recreational and problem gamblers. International Gambling Studies, 5(2), 187-198.
  81. Blaszczynski, A. (2005). Subtypes of problem gamblers. Journal of Gambling Issues, December, vol.15, www.camh.net/egambling/issue15/index.html.
  82. Walker, M., Toneatto, T., Potenza, M., Petry, N., Ladouceur, R., El-Guebaly, N., Echeburua, E., & Blaszczynski, A. (2006). A framework for reporting outcomes in problem gambling treatment research: The Banff, Alberta Consensus. Addictions, 101, 504-511.
  83. Sharpe, L., Blaszczynski, A., Walker, M., Coughlan, M.J., & Enersen, K. (2005). Structural changes to electronic gaming machines as effective harm minimisation strategies for non-problem and problem gamblers. Journal of Gambling Studies, 21(4), 503-520.
  84. Blaszczynski, A. (2006). Internet use: In search of an addiction. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 4, 1-3.
  85. Nower, L. & Blaszczynski, A. (2006). Characteristics and gender differences among self-excluded casino problem gamblers: Missouri data. Journal of Gambling Studies, 22(1), 81-99.
  86. Nower, L. & Blaszczynski, A. (2006). Impulsivity and pathological gambling: A descriptive model. International Gambling Studies, 6(1), 61-75.
  87. Silove, D., Brooks, R., Steel, Z., Blaszczynski, A., Hillman, K, & Tyndall, K. (2006). Can structured interviews for PTSD assist clinical decision-making after motor vehicle accidents? An exploratory analysis. Comprehensive Psychiatry, 47(3), 194-200.
  88. Blaszczynski, A., Ladouceur, R., Goulet, A., & Savard, C. (2006). How much do you spend gambling? Ambiguities and inaccuracies of data derived from this question. International Gambling Studies, 6(2), 123-128.
  89. Phillips, J., Butt, S., & Blaszczynski, A. (2006). Personality and self-reported use of mobile phones of games. CyberPsychology and Behavior, 9(6), 753-758.
  90. Monaghan, S. & Blaszczynski, A. (2007). Recall of electronic gaming machine signs: Static versus dynamic modes of presentation. Journal of Gambling Issues. 20, 253-268.
  91. Berle, D., Blaszczynski, A., Einstein, D., & Menzies, R. (2007). Thought-action fusion in schizophrenia: A preliminary investigation. Behaviour Change, 23(4), 1-260-269.
  92. Blaszczynski, A., Ladouceur, R. & Nower, L. (2007). Self-exclusion: A proposed gateway to treatment model. International Gambling Studies, 7(1), 59-71.
  93. Maccallum, F., Blaszczynski, A., Ladouceur, R., & Nower, L (2007). Functional and dysfunctional impulsivity in pathological gambling. Personality and Individual Differences. 43(7), 1829-1838.
  94. Blaszczynski, A. (2007). [Commentary]. Problems with the concept of video game 'addiction': Some case study examples. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction.
  95. Blaszczynski, A., Ladouceur, R., Goulet, A., & Savard, C. Retrospective and prospective evaluations of money spent on gambling and calculation strategies. Journal of Gambling Issues.
  96. Blaszczynski, A., Walker, M., Sharpe, L. & Nower, L. (2008). Withdrawal and tolerance phenomenon in problem gambling. International Gambling Studies, 8(2), 181-194.
  97. Blaszczynski, A., Ladouceur, R., & Moodie, C. (2008). The Sydney Laval Universities Gambling Screen: Preliminary data. Addiction Theory and Research, 1-11.
  98. Blaszczynski, A., Ladouceur, R., Nower, L., & Shaffer, R. (2008). Informed Choice and Gambling: Principles for Consumer Protection. The Journal of Gambling Business and Economics, 2(1), 103-118.
  99. Nower, L. & Blaszczynski, A. (2008). Characteristics of Problem Gamblers 56 Years of Age or Older: A Statewide Study of Casino Self-Excluders. Psychology and Aging In press.
  100. Westphal, J., Jackson, A.C., Thomas, S.A., & Blaszczynski, A. (2008) A review of pharmacological interventions in problem gambling. Journal of Social Work Practices in Addictions. 8(2), 192 - 207.
  101. Blaszczynski, A., Ladouceur, R., Goulet, A., & Savard, C. (2008). Differences in monthly versus daily evaluations of money spent on gambling and calculation strategies. Journal of Gambling Issues, 21, July 20. URL:http://www.camh.net/egambling/issue21/07blaszczynski.htm.
  102. Nower, L. & Blaszczynski, A. (2008). Recovery in pathological gambling: An imprecise concept. Substance, Use & Misuse, 43(12),1844 -1864.
  103. Zheng, W.Y., Walker M. and Blaszczynski, A. (2008). Mahjong gambling and Chinese international students in Sydney. Journal of Psychology in Chinese Societies, 9, 241-262.
  104. Monaghan, S., & Blaszczynski, A.  (2009). Mode of display and content of responsible gaming messages on electronic gaming machines. Accepted for publication, Psychology of Addictive Behaviors.
  105. Monaghan, S., Blaszczynski, A., & Nower, L. (2009) Consequences of winning: The role of gambling outcomes in the development of irrational beliefs. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 37(1), 49-59.
  106. Slutske, W.S., Meier, M.H., Zhu, G., Statham, D.J., Blaszczynski, A., Martin, N.G. (2009). The Australian twin study of gambling (OZ-GAM): Rationale, sample description, predictors of participation, and a first look at sources of individual differences in gambling involvement.  Twin Research and Human Genetic, 12, 63-78.
  107. Monaghan, S., Blaszczynski, A. & Nower, L.  (2009). Do warning signs on electronic gaming machines influence irrational cognitions? Psychological Reports, 105, 173-187.
  108. Blaszczynski, A. (2009). [Commentary] Problem gambling: We should measure harm rather than 'cases'. Addiction, 104, 1070-1074.
  109. Blaszczynski, A. (2009). [Editorial] Editorial. International Gambling Studies, 9(2), 83-84.
  110. Monaghan, S. & Blaszczynski, A. (2009).  Impact of mode of display and message content of responsible gambling signs for electronic gaming machines on regular gamblers. Journal of Gambling Studies, DOI 10.1007/s10899-009-9150-z
  111. Slutske, W., Blaszczynski, A., & Martin, N. (2009). Sex differences in the rates of recovery, treatment-seeking, and the natural recovery in pathological gambling: Results from an Australian community-based twin survey. Twin Research and Human Genetics, 12(5), 425-432.
  112. Wilkes, B., Gonsalvez, C. & Blaszczynski, A. (2009). Psychophysiological response to wins and loss event types during electronic gambling: A pilot investigation. Gambling Research, (21) 2, 22-34.
  113. Slutske,W. S., Meier, M.H., Zhu, G., Statham, D.J., Blaszczynski, A. and Martin, N.G. (2009) The Australian Twin Study of Gambling (OZ-GAM): Rationale, sample description, predictors of participation, and a first look at sources of individual differences in gambling involvement. Twin Research and Human Genetics, 12(1), 63-78.
  114. Monaghan, S. & Blaszczynski, A. (2010).  Electronic gaming machine warning signs: Information versus self-evaluation. Journal of Psychology, 144(1), 1-14.
  115. Zheng, W.Y., Walker, M., & Blaszczynski, A. Mahjong Gambling in the Chinese-Australian Community in Sydney: A Prevalence Study. Journal of Gambling Studies, Accepted for publication.
  116. Spelvins, K., Mireskandari, S., Clayton, K., & Blaszczynski, A. Prevalence of adolescent problem gambling, related harms and help-seeking behaviours among an Australian Population. Journal of Gambling Studies, accepted for publication.
  117. Nower, L. & Blaszczynski, A. Gambling Motivations, Money-Limiting Strategies, and Precommitment Preferences of Problem Versus Non-Problem Gamblers. Journal of Gambling Studies. Accepted for publication.
  118. Smith, S., Hong, E., Fearns, S., Blaszczynski, A., & Fischer, G. Corticosteroids and other confounders in management of childhood atopic dermatitis explored using parent focus groups. Australian Journal of Dermatology. Accepted for publication
  119. Blaszczynski, A. & Nower, L. Instrumental Tool or Drug: Relationship between Attitudes to Money and Problem Gambling. Addiction Theory and Research. Accepted for publication.
  120. Monaghan, S. & Blaszczynski, A. The appropriateness of using laboratories and student participants in gambling research. Journal of Gambling Studies, 27(1), 83-97. DOI: 10.1007/s10899-010-9190-4.
  121. Slutske, W., Piasecki, T.M., Blaszczynski, A., & Martin, N. (2010) Pathological gambling - recovery in the absence of abstinence. Addiction,105(12), 2169-2175. DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2010.03080.x
  122. Blaszczynski, A., Collins, P., Fong, D., Ladouceur, R., Nower, L., Shaffer, H. J., Tavares, H., Venisse, J.-L. (2011). Responsible gambling: General principles and minimal requirements. Journal of Gambling Studies, 27 (4), pp. 565-573.
  123. Wilkes, B., Gonsalvez, C.J., & Blaszczynski, A. (2010). Capturing SCL and HR changes to win and loss events during gambling on electronic machines. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 78(3), 265-272.
  124. Zheng, W., Walker, M., & Blaszczynski, A. (2008). Mahjong and problem gambling in Sydney: An exploratory study with Chinese-Australians. Journal of Psychology in Chinese Societies, 9( 2), 241-262.
  125. Blaszczynski, A. (2010). [Editorial] International Gambling Studies: Proposed changes to publication policy. International Gambling Studies, 10(3), 1-4.
  126. Gainsbury, S., & Blaszczynski, A. A systematic review of Internet-based therapy for the treatment of addictions. Submitted Clinical Psychology Review. doi:10.1016/j.cpr.2010.11.007
  127. Brooks, G. & Blaszczynski, A. Judicial decisions in the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) in England and Wales: Recognition and acceptance of problem gambling as a reason for crime. Submitted International Gambling Studies. Accepted with revisions.
  128. Phillips,J., Laughlin, L., Ogeil, R., & Blaszczynski, A. (2011). Effects of directional decisional support upon simulated gambling. Submitted Ergonomics Open, 4, 47-54.
  129. Goh, L.Q., Phillips, J.G., & Blaszczynski, A. (2011). Computer-mediated communication and risk-taking behaviour. Computers in Human Behavior. DOI information: 10.1016/j.chb.2011.03.006
  130. Phillips, J.G., Ogeil, R.P., Blaszczynski, A. (2011). Electronic interests and behaviours associated with gambling problems. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, DOI: 10.1007/s11469-011-9356-z
  131. Chudleigh, C., Naismith, S.L., Blaszczynski, A., Hermens, D.F., Hodge, M.A.R. and Hickie, I.B. (2011). How does social functioning in the early stages of psychosis relate to depression and social anxiety?. Early Intervention in Psychiatry, DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-7893.2011.00280.x
  132. Brooks G., Blaszczynski A. (2011). Judicial decisions on cases involving problem gambling and crime in England and Wales. International Gambling Studies, 11(1), 81-92
  133. Blaszczynski, A. (2011). Harm minimization can be achieved by a symbiosis between government, industry and individuals. Addiction, 106(1), 10-12.
  134. Gonsalvez, C.J., Lisa, L., Amrit, G., Blaszczynski, A. (2011). Electodermal activity to win events during gambling differentiates problem and non-problem gamblers. Psychophysiology, 48, Suppl. 1, S63-S64.
  135. Gainsbury, S. & Blaszczynski, A. (2011). Online self-guided interventions for the treatment of problem gambling. International Gambling Studies, 11(3), 289–308.
  136. Blaszczynski, A. (2011). [Book review] Harvey B. Milkman, Stanley G. Sunderwirth: Craving for ecstasy and natural highs: A positive approach to mood alterations. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 9, 226-228.
  137. Gainsbury, S., Wood, R., Russell, A., Hing, N., Blaszczynski, A. (2012). A digital revolution: Comparison of demographic profiles, attitudes and gambling behavior of Internet and non-Internet gamblers. Computers in Human Behavior, 28, 1388-1398. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2012.02.024
  138. Baudinet, J. and Blaszczynski, A. (2012) Arousal and gambling mode preference: A review of the literature. Journal of Gambling Studies, DOI 10.1007/s10899-012-9304-2
  139. Phillips, JG., Ogeil, R., Chow, Y-W. and Blaszczynski, A. (2012). Gambling involvement and increased risk of gambling problems. Journal of Gambling Studies, DOI 10.1007/s10899-012-9325-x
  140. Bosanquet DP, MacDougall H, Rogers S, Starmer G, McKetin R, Blaszczynski A, and McGregor IS (2012) Driving on ice: Impaired driving skills in current methamphetamine users. Psychopharmacology, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-012-2805-y
  141. Blaszczynski, A. (2012) Influencing international foundations for Llegalization, policy and commercial gambling: A tribute to William Eadington's International Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking. UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal, 16(2), 27-32.
  142. Ladouceur, R., Blaszczynski, A. & Lalande, D. (2012). Pre-commitment in gambling: A review of the empirical evidence. International Gambling Studies, DOI: 10.1080/14459795.2012.658078.
  143. Phillips, J., Laughlin, L., Ogeil, R., & Blaszczynski, A. (2012). Electronic interests and behaviours associated with gambling problems. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 10, 585-596. DOI: 10.1007/s11469-011-9356-z.
  144. Gainsbury, S., Hing, Blaszczynski, A., & Wood, R. (2012). A digital revolution: Comparison of demographic profiles, attitudes and gambling behavior of Internet and non-Internet gamblers. Computers in Human Behavior, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2012.02.024.
  145. Baudinet, J. & Blaszczynski, A. (2012). Arousal and gambling mode preference: A review of the literature. Journal of Gambling Studies, DOI 10.1007/s10899-012-9304-2.
  146. Gainsbury, S., Mizerski, D., Sadeque, S., & Blaszczynski, A. (2012). Race wagering in Australia: A retrospective behavioural analysis of gambling player account data. Journal of Gambling Business and Economics, 6 (2), 50-68.
  147. Gupta, R., Nower, L., Derevensky, J., Blaszczynski, B., Faregh, N., & Temcheff, C. (2012). Problem gambling in adolescents: An examination of the pathways model. Accepted Journal of Gambling Studies.
  148. Carson, D.S., Bosanquet, D. Carter, S., Pournajafi-Nazarloo, H., Blaszczynski, A., & McGregor, I. (2012)Preliminary evidence for lowered basal cortisol in a naturalistic sample of methamphetamine poly drugs users. Accepted Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, DOI: 10.1037/a0029976.
  149. Coates, E. & Blaszczynski, A. (2012). An analysis of switching and non-switching slot machine player behaviour. Journal of Gambling Studies, DOI 10.1007/s10899-012-9329-6.
  150. Gainsbury, S., Russell, A., & Blaszczynski, A. (2012). Are psychology university student gamblers representative of general student and adult gamblers? A comparative analysis. Journal of Gambling Studies. DOI: 10/2012; DOI: 10.1007/s10899-012-9334-9.
  151. Bosanquet, D., MacDougall, H., Rogers, S., Starmer, G., McKetin, R., Blaszczynski, A., & McGregor, I. (2013) Driving on ice: Impaired driving skills in current methamphetamine users. Psychopharmacology, DOI 10.1007/s10899-012-9304-2.
  152. Gainsbury, S., Russell, A., Hing, N., Wood, R., & Blaszczynski, A. (2013). The impact of Internet gambling on gambling problems: A comparison of moderate-risk and problem Internet and non-Internet gamblers. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors. DOI 10.1037/a0031475.
  153. Blaszczynski, A. (2013). The online issue: Treating problem gambling in an era of uncontrolled access. Clinical Practice, 10(1), 1-4.
  154. Spurrier, M. & Blaszczynski, A. (2013). Risk perception in gambling: A systematic review. Journal of Gambling Studies, DOI 10.1007/s10899-013-9371-z.
  155. Coates, E. & Blaszczynski, A. (2013). Predictors of return rate discrimination in slot machine play. Journal of Gambling Studies, DOI 10.1007/s10899-013-9375-8.
  156. Crewe-Brown, C., Blaszczynski, A., & Russell, A. (2013). Prize level and debt size: Impact on gambling behaviour, Journal of Gambling Studies, DOI 10.1007/s10899-013-9379-4.
  157. Blaszczynski, A., Gainsbury, A., & Karlov, L. (2013). Blue Gum gaming machine: An evaluation of responsible gambling features. Journal of Gambling Studies, DOI 10.1007/s10899-013-9378-5

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Conference Proceedings

  1. Blaszczynski, A. (1985). Treatment approaches for the control of pathological gambling. In Gambling in Australia. (Eds. G.Caldwell, B.Haig, M.Dickerson and L.Sylvan). Croom Helm, Sydney.
  2. Blaszczynski, A. (1986). Pathological gambling: illness or myth? In Gambling in the 80's. (Ed. J.McMillen). Griffith University Reprographics, Brisbane.
  3. Blaszczynski, A. (1986). Does compulsive gambling constitute an illness? Responsibility of the State in rehabilitation. In Faces of Gambling. (Ed. M.Walker). National Association for Gambling Studies, Sydney.
  4. Blaszczynski, A. & McConaghy, N. (1986). Demographic and clinical data on compulsive gambling. In Faces of Gambling. (Ed. M.Walker). National Association for Gambling Studies, Sydney.
  5. Blaszczynski, A., McConaghy, N. & Frankova, A. (1988). Crime and pathological gambling: preliminary results. Proceedings of the 200-up Conference, National Association of Gambling Studies, Canberra.
  6. Blaszczynski, A., McConaghy, N. & Frankova, A. (1988). The long-term outcome in the behavioural treatment of pathological gamblers. Proceedings of the 200-up Conference, National Association of Gambling Studies, Canberra.
  7. Blaszczynski, A. & McConaghy, N. (1993). A two to nine year follow up study of pathological gambling. In Gambling Behaviour and Problem Gambling. (Ed. W.Eadington). Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming, University of Nevada, Reno.
  8. Baron, E., Dickerson, M & Blaszczynski, A. (1995). The scale of gambling choices: development of an instrument to measure impaired control of gambling behaviour. In High Stakes in the Nineties. (Ed. J. O’Connor). National Association of Gambling Studies, Curtin University Press.
  9. Blaszczynski, A. & Steel, Z. (1996). Impulsivity, SOGS scores and impaired control. Proceedings of the National Conference on Problem Gambling, Crime and Gaming Enforcement. Illinios.
  10. Blaszczynski, A. (1999). Identifying subtypes of pathological gamblers. Second National Workshop on Problem Gambling and Mental Health. Compulsive Gambling Society of New Zealand, Auckland.
  11. Blaszczynski, A. & Steel, Z. (1999). Personality disorders in pathological gambling: preliminary results. Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Gaming and Risk Taking. University of Reno, Nevada.
  12. Steel, Z. & Blaszczynski, A. (1999). Impulsivity, psychopathy and the structure of pathological gambling. Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Gaming and Risk Taking. University of Reno, Nevada.
  13. Blaszczynski, A., Steel, Z. & Drobny, J. (1999). Predictors of treatment compliance in pathological gamblers. Developing Strategic Alliances, Proceedings of the Ninth National Conference, National Association for Gambling Studies Gold Coast (pp. 48-63).
  14. Maccallum, F., Blaszczynski, A., Joukhador, J., & Beattie, L. (1999). Suicidality in gamblers: A systematic assessment of severity and lethality. Developing Strategic Alliances, Proceedings of the Ninth National Conference, National Association for Gambling Studies Gold Coast (pp. 300-312).
  15. Joukhador, J., Blaszczynski, A., Beattie, L., & Maccallum, F. (1999). Do pathological gamblers differ from social/regular gamblers? An investigation of impulsively. Developing Strategic Alliances, Proceedings of the Ninth National Conference, National Association for Gambling Studies Gold Coast (pp. 235-246).
  16. Beattie, L., Blaszczynski, A., Maccallum, F. & Joukhador, J. (1999). Gambling problems in multicultural society. Developing Strategic Alliances, Proceedings of the Ninth National Conference, National Association for Gambling Studies, Gold Coast (pp.30-38).
  17. Maccallum, F. & Blaszczynski, A. (2000). Co-morbid alcohol use and pathological gambling. Proceedings of the 2000: Winter School in the Sun, 18th International Federation of Non-Government Organisations Conference for the Prevention of Drug and Substance Abuse, Brisbane, Queensland.
  18. Blaszczynski, A., Maccallum, F. & Joukhador, J. (2000). A comparative evaluation of imaginal desensitisation and group cognitive therapy in the treatment of pathological gambling. Proceedings of the Tenth National Conference, National Association for Gambling Studies, Mildura, Victoria (pp . . . 29-39).
  19. Zangenah, M., Haydon, E., Blaszczynski, A., & McDonald, J. (2001). Psychostructural cybernetics model of problem gambling. In A. Blaszczynski (Ed). Culture and the gambling phenomenon. (Pp 428-438). National Association for Gambling Studies: Melbourne.
  20. Nower, L. & Blaszczynski, A. (2001) .A pathway approach to treating youth gamblers. In A. Blaszczynski (Ed). Culture and the gambling phenomenon. (Pp. 284-303). National Association for Gambling Studies: Melbourne.
  21. Matarese, K., Walker, M., Blaszczynski, A. & Sharpe, L. (2002) Time spent playing electronic gaming machines and the problems caused. Submitted to National Association for Gambling Studies: Melbourne. Submitted.
  22. Blaszczynski, A., Hill, S. & Pritchard, M. (2002) Harm and pathological gambling: guidelines for establishing criteria. National Association for Gambling Studies, 12th Annual Conference, 20-23rd November, Melbourne. Submitted.
  23. Pritchard, M., Hill, Blaszczynski, A. Clarke, S., Kohn, M., Sharpe, L. & Walker, M. (2002) Attention deficit disorder as a risk factor for problem gambling in adolescents. National Association for Gambling Studies, 12th Annual Conference, 20-23rd November, Melbourne. Submitted.
  24. Monaghan, S. & Blaszczynski, A. (2006) Warning sings on electronic gaming machines: Recall and effects on cognitions and beliefs. National Association for Gambling Studies, 15th Annual Conference, 10-12th November, Alice Springs. Pp. 166-186.
  25. Blaszczynski, A. (2006). Perspectives, research and experiences from other jurisdictions (gambling). Proceedings of The Regional Casino Debate: Regeneration and Responsible Gambling in the UK. (Pp. 34 -47). London: The Social Market Foundation.
  26. Monaghan, S. & Blaszczynski, A. (2007) Responsible gaming messages on simulated electronic gaming machines: Preliminary results of a study examining impact on recall, cognitions and intent to play. Proceedings of the Council of Gambler's Help Services Conference, Richmond Town Hall, Melbourne, VIC. http://www.gamblershelp.org
  27. Monaghan, S. & Blaszczynski, A. (2006) Warning sings on electronic gaming machines: Recall and effects on cognitions and beliefs. National Association for Gambling Studies, 15th Annual Conference, 10-12th November, Alice Springs. Pp. 166-186.
  28. Blaszczynski, A. (2006). Perspectives, research and experiences from other jurisdictions (gambling). Proceedings of The Regional Casino Debate: Regeneration and Responsible Gambling in the UK. (Pp. 34 -47). London: The Social Market Foundation.
  29. Monaghan, S. & Blaszczynski, A. (2007) Responsible gaming messages on simulated electronic gaming machines: Preliminary results of a study examining impact on recall, cognitions and intent to play. Proceedings of the Council of Gambler's Help Services Conference, Richmond Town Hall, Melbourne, VIC. http://www.gamblershelp.org

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Unrefereed Articles

  1. Blaszczynski, A. (1985). A winning bet: treatment for compulsive gambling. Psychology Today, Dec, 38-46.
  2. Blaszczynski, A. (1999). Screening for problem gambling. Australian Medicine, 19 July, 18-19.
  3. Blaszczynski, A., & Nower, L.M. (2000). Problem gambling as a risk factor for suicide. The Gambling Report, 1(1), 13-14.
  4. Walker, M. Blaszczynski, A., Sharpe, L. & Enersen, K. (2002) A report for the Casino Community Benefit Fund Trustees. The National Association for Gambling Studies Journal, 14, (1), 23-40.
  5. Matarese, K., Walker, M., Blaszczynski, A. & Sharpe, L. (2002). Time spent playing electronic gaming machines and the problems caused. National Association for Gambling Studies Journal, 14(2), 21 – 29.
  6. Blaszczynski, A. (2005). Subtypes of problem gambling. Journal of Gambling Issues, URL: http://www.camh.net/egambling/issue15/jgi_15_blaszczynski1.html.
  7. Blaszczynski, A. (2005). Harm reduction, secondary prevention and approaches, and trying to make a machine a safer product. Journal of Gambling Issues, URL: http://www.camh.net/egambling/issue15/jgi_15_blaszczynski2.html
  8. Blaszczynski, A. (2006). Problem gambling. Australian Doctor How to Treat Yearbook 2006, Pp. 77-82.
  9. Blaszczynski, A. (2007). Part I Paraphilia: Compulsive sexual disorders. Australian Doctor, 19 January, p21-28.
  10. Blaszczynski, A. (2007). Part II Paraphilia: Compulsive sexual disorders. Australian Doctor, 26 January, p25-32.

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Major Conference Presentations

  1. 1982: Blaszczynski, A. The behavioural treatment of compulsive gamblers. Fifth National Conference of the Australian Behaviour Modification Association, Queensland.
  2. 1982: Blaszczynski, A. Expectancy effects and the treatment of pathological gambling. Seventeenth Annual Conference, Australian Psychological Society, Melbourne.
  3. 1984: Blaszczynski, A. Plasma B-Endorphins levels in pathological gamblers. Sixth National Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking, New Jersey, USA
  4. 1985: Blaszczynski, A. Treatment approaches for the control of pathological gambling. National Association of Gambling Studies Conference, Canberra.
  5. 1986: Blaszczynski, A. Pathological gambling: illness or myth? National Association of Gambling Studies Conference, Queensland.
  6. 1987: Blaszczynski, A. Demographic and clinical data on compulsive gambling. National Association of Gambling Studies Conference, Sydney.
  7. 1987: Blaszczynski, A. Does compulsive gambling constitute an illness? National Association of Gambling Studies Conference, Sydney.
  8. 1988: Blaszczynski, A. The prevalence of crime and anti-social personality in pathological gamblers. Fourth Annual Conference, Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology, Sydney.
  9. 1988: Blaszczynski, A. The long-term outcome in the behavioural treatment of pathological gamblers. 200-up Conference, National Association of Gambling Studies, Canberra.
  10. 1988: Blaszczynski, A. Crime and pathological gambling: preliminary results. 200-up Conference, National Association of Gambling Studies, Canberra.
  11. 1990: Blaszczynski, A. Criminal behaviours in pathological gamblers. Invited paper to the Eighth International Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking. London, England.
  12. 1990: Blaszczynski, A. The behavioral treatment of pathological gamblers: a five year outcome study. Invited paper to the Eighth International Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking. London, England.
  13. 1990: Blaszczynski, A. Abstinence and controlled gambling: a five year follow-up study. The Fifth International Conference on Treatment of Addictive Behaviours. Sydney.
  14. 1990: Blaszczynski, A. Abstinence versus controlled gambling. National Association of Gambling Studies Conference, Marysville, Melbourne.
  15. 1991: Touyz, S., Byrne, D., Blaszczynski, .A. & DiGuisto, E. The emergence of clinical psychology departments in Australian teaching hospitals. Ninth Behavioural Medicine Conference, University of Sydney.
  16. 1991: Blaszczynski, A. Psychological and cognitive changes following behavioural treatment for pathological gambling. Twenty-sixth Annual Conference of the Australian Psychological society, Adelaide.
  17. 1991: Ungerer, J., Dolby, R., Waters, B., Barnett, B., Lewin, V. & Blaszczynski A. The influences of maternal perception of distress-related affect on attachment at 12 months of age. Symposium of Maternal vs Infant Influences on Attachment Outcomes. Society for Research in Child Development, Seattle, Washington State.
  18. 1993: Blaszczynski, A. Treatment of pathological gamblers: a review of the literature. Fifth National Association for Gambling Studies Conference, The Women's College, Sydney University.
  19. 1994: Blaszczynski, A. Clinical psychology: the challenge ahead - panel discussion. Australian Psychological Society College of Clinical Psychologists Conference, Sydney
  20. 1994: Harris, M., Kehag, E., Frith, J., Pond, D., Silove, D., Blaszczynski, A., Manicavasagar, V. Sharing of care of patients with anxiety and depression in general practice: consensus and conflict. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Annual Scientific Convention, Canberra.
  21. 1994: Harris, M., Kehag, E., Pan, J., Frith, J., Barrett, A., Pond, D., Silove, D., Blaszczynski, A., Manicavasagar, V. Management of anxiety and depression in general practice. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Annual Scientific Convention, Canberra.
  22. 1994: Harris, M., Pan, J., Blaszczynski, A., Burraston, B., Frith, J., Kehag, E. Manicavasagar, V., Pond, D., Silove, D. Sharing of care in the management of anxiety and depression in general practice: a quantitative study. GPEP Work in Progress Conference, Canberra.
  23. 1994: Blaszczynski, A. Ethical considerations in the treatment of sex offenders. Australian Psychological Society College of Clinical Psychologists Conference, Sydney
  24. 1994: Blaszczynski, A. Progress in mental health in South Western Sydney. The Burdekin Forum: one year later. Association for Mental Health (NSW) conference, Sydney.
  25. 1994: Blaszczynski, A. & Steel, Z. Personality disorders in pathological gambling. Ninth International Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking, Las Vegas, USA.
  26. 1994: Steel, Z. & Blaszczynski, A. Impulsivity, psychopathy and the structure of pathological gambling. Ninth International Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking, Las Vegas, USA.
  27. 1994: Blaszczynski, A. Criminal offences in pathological gamblers. Fourteenth International Congress. The Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law.
  28. 1994: Keogh, T. & Blaszczynski, A. Ethical issues in the treatment of juvenile and adult sex offenders. Fourteenth International Congress. The Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law.
  29. 1995: Steel, Z. & Blaszczynski, A. Impulsivity, personality disorders and pathological gambling severity. First European Conference on Gambling and Policy Issues, Cambridge, England.
  30. 1995: Baron, E., Dickerson, M & Blaszczynski, A. The scale of gambling choices: development of an instrument to measure impaired control of gambling behaviour. National Association of Gambling Studies Conference, Perth.
  31. 1995: Blaszczynski, A. & Mason, C. Recovered memories in adults sexually abused in childhood. Fifteenth Annual Congress of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology & Law, Melbourne.
  32. 1995: Gordon, K., Blaszczynski, A., Silove, D., Hillman, K., Sloane, D. Psychiatric morbidity and post traumatic stress disorder in motor vehicle accident victims. National Conference Stress and Trauma, Hobart.
  33. 1995: Nguyen, T., Blaszczynski, A., Silove, D., Hillman, K., Sloane, D. Primary prevention program for post traumatic stress reaction in motor vehicle accidents. National conference Stress and Trauma, Hobart.
  34. 1996: Gordon, K., Blaszczynski, A., Silove, D., Hillman, K. & Sloane, D. Psychological reactions to motor vehicle accidents: a preliminary report. The International Congress on Stress and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney.
  35. 1996: Gordon, K., Blaszczynski, A., Silove, D., Hillman, K. & Sloane, D. Psychological reactions to motor vehicle accidents: preliminary findings. Australasian Traffic Education Conference, Australian National University, Canberra.
  36. 1996: Blaszczynski, A. Clinical components of pathological gambling. Extraordinary Clinical Grand Rounds, Department of Psychiatry, Ciutat Sanitaria I Universitaria de Bellvitge, Barcelona, Spain.
  37. 1996: Blaszczynski, A. Is pathological gambling an impulse control, addictive or obsessive-compulsive disorder? First National Symposium on Pathological Gambling, Department of Psychiatry, Ciutat Sanitaria I Universitaria de Bellvitge, Barcelona, Spain.
  38. 1996: Blaszczynski, A. & Steel, Z. Impulsivity, SOGS scores and impaired control. National Conference on Problem Gambling, Crime and Gaming Enforcement, Criminal Justices Sciences, Illinios State University, Illinios.
  39. 1996: Blaszczynski, A. Treatment of Pathological Gamblers. National Conference on Problem Gambling, Crime and Gaming Enforcement, Criminal Justices Sciences, Illinios State University, Illinios.
  40. 1996: Blaszczynski, A. Pathological gambling: an addiction, impulse control disorder or obsessive compulsive spectrum disorder? Second New England Conference on Compulsive Gambling, Hartford, Connecticut.
  41. 1996: Blaszczynski, A. Cognitive and behavioural treatments of pathological gambling in Australia. Second New England Conference on Compulsive Gambling, Hartford, Connecticut.
  42. 1996: Blaszczynski, A. Pathological gambling: an overview. Addictions Research Centre University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut.
  43. 1997: Blaszczynski, A., Silove, D. Hillman, K. & Panasetis, P. The road ahead: treatment issues in road trauma. Resources and Rehabilitation Conference, NSW Motor Accidents Authority, Sydney.
  44. 1997: Gordon, K., Blaszczynski, A., Silove, D., Hillman, K. & Sloane, D. Psychological reactions to motor vehicle accidents: how prevalent is PTSD and what are the predictive factors? Trauma, Grief & Growth Conference, The University of Sydney.
  45. 1997: Panasetis, P., Blaszczynski, A., Silove, K. & Hillman, K. Treatment resistance in motor vehicle accident survivors. Trauma, Grief & Growth Conference, The University of Sydney.
  46. 1997: Blaszczynski, A., Walker, M. & Sagris, A. Psychological aspects of gambling behaviour: an APS position paper. Thirty-second Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference, Cairns, Queensland
  47. 1998: Blaszczynski, A. The clergy: psychosexual issues and the law. Eighteenth Annual Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, Melbourne.
  48. 1998: Blaszczynski, A. Encompass Australasia – the development of an Australian model. Consultation of Episcopal Committees on Child Sexual Abuse, Ireland.
  49. 1998: Blaszczynski, A., Steel, Z. & Drobny, J. Predictors of treatment compliance and an integrated pathway model for pathological gambling. Twelfth National Conference on Problem Gambling, Las Vegas.
  50. 1998: Blaszczynski, A. Diagnostic and clinical issues assessment and evaluation. A one-day forum for Practitioners working in the Gambling Counselling Field, Wesley Gambling Counselling Services, Epping.
  51. 1998: Blaszczynski, A. Problem gambling as a risk factor for criminal behaviour. Addiction & Criminal Activity: Individual & Societal Implications, CRC Justice Support, Newcastle West.
  52. 1998: Kenny, D., Blaszczynski, A., Keogh, T. & Siedler, K. Profiling juvenile justice sex offenders in New South Wales – a case note study. Thired National Conference on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference, Sydney, Australia.
  53. 1998: Blaszczynski, A. Suicide and pathological gambling. Invited paper presented at the Second International Spanish Conference on Pathological Gambling and other Addictive Behaviours, Bellvitge Hospital, Barcelona, Spain.
  54. 1999: Blaszczynski, A. Keynote address A pathways model of gambling. Canadian Foundation on Compulsive Gambling (Ontario), Sharing Responsibility, Ottawa Congress Centre, Canada.
  55. 1999: Blaszczynski, A. Imaginal densensitization for the problem gambler. Canadian Foundation on Compulsive Gambling (Ontario), Sharing Responsibility, Ottawa Congress Centre, Canada.
  56. 1999: Blaszczynski, A. Cross-cultural issues on problem gambling. Cross-Cultural Psychology in working with problem gamblers and their families in the context of our Australian Multicultural Society, Auburn Asian Welfare Centre, Lidcombe.
  57. 1999: Blaszczynski, A. & Maccallum, F. Suicidality and pathological gambling. Second National Workshop on Problem Gambling and Mental Health, Compulsive Gambling Society of New Zealand, Auckland.
  58. 1999: Blaszczynski, A. Identifying subtypes of pathological gamblers. Second National Workshop on Problem Gambling and Mental Health, Compulsive Gambling Society of New Zealand, Auckland.
  59. 1999: Blaszczynski, A., Steel, Z. & Drobny, J. Predictors of treatment compliance in pathological gamblers Ninth National Conference, Developing Strategic Alliances, National Association for Gambling Studies, Gold Coast, Queensland.
  60. 1999: Maccallum, F., Beattie, L., Blaszczynski, A. & Joukhador, J. Suicidality in gamblers: a systematic assessment of severity and lethality. Ninth National Conference, Developing Strategic Alliances, National Association for Gambling Studies, Gold Coast, Queensland.
  61. 1999: Joukhador, J., Blaszczynski, A., Maccallum, F. & Beattie, L. Do pathological gamblers differ from social/regular gamblers? An investigation of impulsively and irrational beliefs. Ninth National Conference, Developing Strategic Alliances, National Association for Gambling Studies, Gold Coast, Queensland.
  62. 1999: Beattie, L., Blaszczynski, A., Maccallum, F. & Joukhador, J. Gambling problems in multicultural society. Ninth National Conference, Developing Strategic Alliances, National Association for Gambling Studies, Gold Coast, Queensland.
  63. 2000: Tyndall, K., Silove, D., Blaszczynski, A. & Hillman, K. A phenomenological analysis of psychological symptom clusters associated with early phase of post traumatic stress disorder. Third World Conference for the International Society for Traumatic Stress, Melbourne, Victoria.
  64. 2000: Maccallum, F., Blaszczynski, A. & Joukhador, J. Cognitive and behavioural treatment of pathological gambling: A treatment evaluation. 23rd Annual Conference of the Australian Association for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Melbourne.
  65. 2000: Joukhador, J., Maccallum, F. & Blaszczynski, A. Beliefs in gambling: A preliminary investigation on irrational cognitions among problem, social and non-gamblers. 23rd Annual Conference of the Australian Association for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Melbourne.
  66. 2000: Blaszczynski, A. Killer odds: the link between gambling and suicide. First International Gambling Impact Conference, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia.
  67. 2000: Blaszczynski, A. & Maccallum, F. Suicidality risk factors in problem gambling. Eleventh Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking, MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  68. 2000: Maccallum, F. & Blaszczynski, A. Co-morbid alcohol use and pathological gambling. 2000: Winter School in the Sun, 18th IFNGO Conference for the Prevention of Drug and Substance Abuse, Brisbane, Queensland.
  69. 2000: Blaszczynski, A., Maccallum, F. & Joukhador, J. The treatment of pathological gambling: An evaluation of cognitive change. 10th National Conference of the National Association for Gambling Studies, Mildura, Victoria.
  70. 2000: Blaszczynski, A., Maccallum, F. & Joukhador, J. A comparative evaluation of imaginal desensitisation and group cognitive therapy in the treatment of pathological gambling.10th National Conference of the National Association for Gambling Studies, Mildura, Victoria.
  71. 2001: Blaszczynski, A., Maccallum, F. & Joukhador, J. The treatment of pathological gambling: an evaluation of cognitive changes. AACBT: Inspiring Better Practice, 24thNational Conference Australian Association for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Sydney, New South Wales.
  72. 2001: Nower, L. & Blaszczynski, A. A pathway approach to treating youth gamblers. Culture and the Gambling Phenomenon, 11th National Conference of the National Association for Gambling Studies, Sydney, New South Wales.
  73. 2001: Zangeneh, M., MacDonald, J. & Blaszczynski, A. Psycho-structural cybernetics model of problem gambling. Culture and the Gambling Phenomenon, 11th National Conference of the National Association for Gambling Studies, Sydney, New South Wales.
  74. 2001: Blaszczynski, A. Responsible service of gambling: is there any evidence that it works? Responsible Conduct of Gambling Conference, Betsafe, North Ryde.
  75. 2002: Blaszczynski, A. & Marfels, C. A protocol for determining gambling-related suicides in psychological autopsy studies. Discovery 2002: Conference, Responsible Gambling Council, Niagara Falls, 21-24 April.
  76. 2002: Blaszczynski, A., Sharpe, L. & Walker, M. The effectiveness of design changes to electronic gaming machines as an approach to harm minimisation. Discovery 2002: Conference, Responsible Gambling Council, Niagara Falls, 21-24 April.
  77. 2002: Nower, L. & Blaszczynski, A. Identifying youth gamblers in educational settings using the pathways model. Discovery 2002: Conference, Responsible Gambling Council, Niagara Falls, 21-24 April.
  78. 2002: Blaszczynski, A. Gaming update. Australasian Gaming Expo Conference 2002, Darling Harbour, Sydney, 25-27 August.
  79. 2002: Blaszczynski, A. Youth gambling: a global perspective and future directions Symposium Session– an Australian perspective. 5th European Conference on Gambling Studies and Policy Issues, Barcelona, 2-5 October.
  80. 2002: Nower, L. & Blaszczynski, A. Clinically treating youth with gambling problems: a pathway model. 5th European Conference on Gambling Studies and Policy Issues, Barcelona, 2-5 October.
  81. 2002: Sharpe, L., Blaszczynski, A., Walker, M., Enersen, K. & Coughlan, M.J. A recipe for disaster: young men, alcohol and electronic gaming machines. 5th European Conference on Gambling Studies and Policy Issues, Barcelona, 2-5 October.
  82. 2002: Blaszczynski, A., Hill, S. & Pritchard, M. Harm and pathological gambling: guidelines for establishing criteria. National Association for Gambling Studies, 12th Annual Conference, 20-23rd November, Melbourne.
  83. 2002: Pritchard, M., Hill, Blaszczynski, A. Clarke, S., Kohn, M., Sharpe, L. & Walker, M. Attention deficit disorder as a risk factor for problem gambling in adolescents. National Association for Gambling Studies, 12th Annual Conference, 20-23rd November, Melbourne.
  84. 2002: Matarese, K., Walker, M., Blaszczynski, A. & Sharpe, L. Serious poker machine play: time, money and self-control. National Association for Gambling Studies, 12th Annual Conference, 20-23rd November, Melbourne.
  85. 2002: Ladouceur, R. & Blaszczynski, A. Cognitive and behavioural therapy of pathological gamblers. One-half day workshop presented at the 36th Annual Convention, American Association for Behavior Therapy, November, 14-17th November, Reno.
  86. 2002: Blaszczynski, A. Responsible gaming & harm minimization. ClubsACT Annual Conference, Outlook 2003, 30th November, Narooma.
  87. 2003: Nower, L., Gupta, R., Blaszczynski, A. & Derevensky, J. Depression and Suicidality Among Youth Gamblers: An Examination of Comparative Data. National Council on Problem Gambling 17th Annual Conference on Problem Gambling, 19-21 June, Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
  88. 2003: Blaszczynski, A. Critical pathways and typologies in the development of adolescent pathological gambling. Art and Science of Advancing Adolescent Development Conference, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, 22-24 October.
  89. 2004: Blaszczynski, A. & McMillen, J. Is responsible gaming good PR or does it really matter? Gaming & Casino World Conference, Melbourne, 3-6 May.
  90. 2004: Blaszczynski, A. Outcomes and processes underlying behavioural interventions for pathological gambling. 3rd Annual Conference on Gambling Research Treatment of Problem Gambling: A vision for the future. Alberta Gaming Research Institute, 21-22 May, Banff, Canada.
  91. Blaszczynski, A. Responsible gaming and harm minimization. Asian Gaming Expo. 11-12 May, Singapore.
  92. 2004 Blaszczynski, A. Outcomes and processes in the treatment of pathological gambling. International Conference on Gambling Research and Other Addictive Behaviours. 15-16 October, Barcelona, Spain.
  93. 2004 Blaszczynski, A. Crossing borders: Regulating gaming and its potential health consequences in a global economy. Gambling and Addiction: Common causes, managing consequences. National Center for Responsible Gaming Conference. 5-7 December, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  94. 2004 Blaszczynski, A. Les typologies de joueurs: Aspects theoretiques et practiques. Jeu excessif: Recherche et intervention. 30 November, Laval Universite, Quebec City, Canada.
  95. 2005 Blaszczynski, A. The provision of player information: Its effectiveness and impact on excessive gambling. Gambling Prevention and Research: From Laws to Action Conference, Department Universitaire de Psychiatrie Adulte, University Lausanne, 1-2 March, Lausanne, Switzerland.
  96. 2005 Monaghan, S. & Blaszczynski, A. Warning Signs on Electronic Gaming Machines: Recall & effect on cognitions & beliefs. Gambling Prevention and Research: From Laws to Action Conference. Department Universitaire de Psychiatrie Adulte, University Lausanne, 1-2 March, Lausanne, Switzerland.
  97. 2005 Blaszczynski, A. The Reno Model: A science based framework for responsible gambling. International Conference on (Problem) Gambling, Rodin Foundation, 13-15 May, Brussels.
  98. 2005 Blaszczynski, A. Subtypes of problem gambling: Classification, concepts and treatment implications. National Council on Problem Gambling 19th Annual Conference, 23-25th June, New Orleans.
  99. 2005 Nada-Raja, S. & Blaszczynski, A. A longitudinal study of problem gambling and its links with mental disorder, self harm and violence in a population based sample of New Zealand young adults. 27-28th May, Auckland, New Zealand.
  100. 2005 Monaghan, S. & Blaszczynski, A. Warning signs on electronic gaming machines: Recall and effects on cognition. National Association for Gambling Studies, 15th Annual Conference, 10th - 12th November, Alice Springs.
  101. 2005 Blaszczynski, A. Keynote Address. Directions in the treatment of problem gambling: Processes and outcomes. National Association for Gambling Studies, 15th Annual Conference, 10th - 12th November, Alice Springs.
  102. 2005 Blaszczynski, A., Ladouceur, R., & Shaffer, H. A science-based framework for responsible gaming: The Reno Model. 6th Annual Conference of the National Centre for Responsible Gaming, 7-8 December, Las Vegas.
  103. 2005 Blaszczynski, A. Safe gaming machines? Science, Industry and Public Health Perspectives. 6th Annual Conference of the National Centre for Responsible Gaming, 7-8 December, Las Vegas.
  104. 2006 Benson, J., Blaszczynski, A., & Russo, M. CBT and exercise: Depression Clinic, Sydney West Area Health. Sport and Mental Health Conference, Monash University, Hilton on the Park, Melbourne, 6-7 March.
  105. 2006 Goulet, A., Savard, C., Ladouceur, R., & Blaszczynski, A. ?valuation de la question mon?taire au jeu. Communication pr?nt?e au XXVIIIe Congr?s de la Soci?t? Qu?b?coise de Psychologie (SQRP), Montr?al, Canada.
  106. 2006 Wu Yi, Z., Walker, W., & Blaszczynski, A. Mahjong Gambling and the Chinese international students in Sydney. The Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming 13th International Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking, Harrah's Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe, Nevada. 22-26 May.
  107. 2006 Monaghan, S. & Blaszczynski, A. Harm minimisation strategies for electronic gaming machines: The use of signage to facilitate informed choice. The Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming 13th Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking, Harrah's Lake Tahoe, Nevada, 22-26 May.
  108. 2006 Ohtsuka, K., Battersby, M., Jackson, A., Thomas, S. & Westphal, J. Australian gambling counselors views of risk and protective factors for problem gamblers. International Conference on Gambling: Gambling and its Impacts - Policy, Practice, and Research Perspectives. Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand, 13-15 September.
  109. 2006 Monahan, S. & Blaszczynski, A. Big wins and faulty thinking: The effect of outcome of electronic gaming machine play on irrational beliefs. 16th National Association for Gambling Studies Conference, Star City, Sydney, 23-26th November.
  110. 2006 Wu Yi, Z., Walker, W., & Blaszczynski, A. Mahjong gambling and the Chinese international students in Sydney. 16th National Association for Gambling Studies Conference, Star City, Sydney, 23-26th November.
  111. 2006 Monahan, S. & Blaszczynski, A. The concept of recreational gambling: Proposal for a universally acceptable paradigm and definition. 16th National Association for Gambling Studies Conference, Star City, Sydney, 23-26th November.
  112. 2007 Savard, C., Goulet, A., Blaszczynski, A. & Ladouceur, R. Retrospective and prospective evaluations of money spent on gambling and calculation strategies. Paper presented at the 68th Convention of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), Ottawa, Canada, June.
  113. 2007 Wilkes, B. L., Gonsalvez, C. G., & Blaszczynski, A. Win and loss events during gambling on an electronic gaming machine: A second-by-second analysis of psychophysiological differences. 17th Annual National Association of Gambling Studies Conference, 14-16th November, Cairns.
  114. 2008 Monaghan, S. & Blaszczynski, A. Warning signs that work: The impact of pop-up messages for electronic gaming machines. Looking Forward: New Directions in Research and Minimising Public Harm. 2008 International Gambling Conference, Auckland University of Auckland & Problem Gambling Research Centre, 21-23 February, Auckland.
  115. 2008 Nower, L. & Blaszczynski, A. Development of the Pathways Model Questionnaire: Implications of etiological sub-types for individualized treatment. Looking Forward: New Directions in Research and Minimising Public Harm. 2008 International Gambling Conference, Auckland University of Auckland & Problem Gambling Research Centre, 21-23 February, Auckland.
  116. 2008 Gupta, R., Blaszczynski, A., Derevensky, J., & Nower, L. Preliminary Examination of the Pathways Model in Adolescents. 22nd National Conference on Problem Gambling Prevention, Treatment, Responsible Gaming, Research and Recovery: Family and Community Issues, Hyatt Regency Long Beach, California, 23-28 July.
  117. 2008 Blaszczynski, A. Pathological gambling: Versace or the Emperor's new clothes. Addiction Summit Conference Pacific Centre for Motivation & Change, invited address. Sofitel Hotel, July 10-12.
  118. Blaszczynski, A. & Tempel, K. Cognitive foundations of pathological gambling. Invited keynote address, Finding Common Ground, 18th Annual Conference, National Association for Gambling Studies, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, 3-5 December, 2008.
  119. Monaghan, S. & Blaszczynski, A. Empirically-based responsible gambling signage: Most effective mode of presentation and message content. Finding Common Ground, 18th Annual Conference, National Association for Gambling Studies, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, 3-5 December, 2008.
  120. Zheng, W., Walker, M., & Blaszczynski, A. Mahjong gambling in Sydney: A prevalence study in an Australian Chinese community. Finding Common Ground, 18th Annual Conference, National Association for Gambling Studies, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, 3-5 December, 2008.
  121. 2009 Monaghan, S. & Blaszczynski, A. Impact of responsible gambling signs for electronic gaming machines in regular gamblers: Mode of presentation and message content. 14th International Conference on Gambling & Risk taking, Lake Tahoe, 25-29 May.
  122. 2009 Blaszczynski, A. Responsible gambling: Shared responsibility between governments, industry and researchers. Gambling and Addictions Symposium, Montreal, Canada, 3-4 September.
  123. 2010 Blaszczynski, A. Latest developments in the pathways model of pathological gambling. Keynote address, Ontario Provincial Counsellors Conference, Ottawa, 2-3 February.
  124. 2010 Blaszczynski, A. Concepts of recovery in gambling. Workshop presentation, Ontario Provincial Counsellors Conference, Ottawa, 2-3 February.
  125. 2010 Gupta, R., Blaszczynski, A., Nower, L., Derevensky, J., & Faregh, M. Uncovering the different subtypes of Problem Gamblers: An empirical testing of the Pathways Model and its clinical implications.  California Gambling Training Summit, March 10th-11th, Sacramento California.
  126. 2010 Ryder, A., Lambert, T., & Blaszczynski, A. The temporal stability and the determinants of subjective well-being under antipsychotic medication in first-episode psychosis. Bridging Research to Clinic.  2nd Schizophrenia International Research Society, Florence, Italy April 10-14.
  127. 2010 Nower, L. & Blaszczynski, A. Gambling Motivations, Money-Limiting Strategies, and Pre-Commitment Preferences of Problem Versus Non-Problem Gamblers. Society for Social Work and Research 15th Annual Conference: Emerging Horizons for Social Work Research. USA
  128. 2010 Eskandranki, S., Sharpe, L., & Blaszczynski, A. Body Image in Diabetes Mellitus: Personal investment and self-ideal discrepancy as mediators of psychological distress and QOL. STAR 2010: 31St World Conference on Stress and Anxiety Research. Galway Ireland; 4-6th August.
  129. 2010 Blaszczynski, A. Responsible gambling: What is it and who is responsible? Invited keynote address Cross-Strait Responsible Gambling Summit, Macau, 23 August.
  130. 2010 Blaszczynski, A. Is it Internet addiction or addiction using the Internet? Crossroads and roundabouts: The right way forward. 8th European Association for the Study of Gambling Conference, Vienna, Austria, 14-17 September.
  131. 2011 Eskandrani, S., Sharpe, L., & Blaszczynski, A. Body Image: An Important Factor in Life After Amputation. 7th International Congress of Cognitive Psychotherapy, Instanbul, Turkey, 2 - 5 June.
  132. 2011 Blaszczynski, A. Multi-disciplinary Collaboration in Preventing Problem Gambling and Addiction Problems: Beyond academics and clinicians to government, industry and community. Invited keynote address, 3rd Asian Pacific Problem Gambling and Addictions Conference, The Mira Hotel, Hong Kong, 2-3 June.
  133. 2011 Blaszczynski, A. Applications of cognitive behavioural therapy in the treatment of problem gambling. One-day workshop, 3rd Asian Pacific Problem Gambling and Addictions Conference, The Mira Hotel, Hong Kong, 2-3 June.
  134. 2011 Gainsbury, S. & Blaszczynski, A. Improving your chances of publishing research. Half-day workshop, 3rd Asian Pacific Problem Gambling and Addictions Conference, The Mira Hotel, Hong Kong, 2-3 June.
  135. 2011 Eskandrani, S., Sharpe, L., & Blaszczynski, A. Body image: An important factor for adjustment to amputation. Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Cockle Bay Wharf, 3-5 November.
  136. 2011 Blaszczynski, A. Beyond precommitment. In Pursuit of the Competitive Edge, RSL & Services Clubs 10th Annual Conference, Grand Hyatt, Melbourne, 4-7 September.
  137. 2011 Blaszczynski, A. Moderated discussion on DSM-V changes to problem and pathological gambling. Invited keynote panel for the Michael Walker Memorial Address. 21st Annual International Conference, Crown Conference Centre, Melbourne, 23-25 November.
  138. 2011 Gainsbury, S., Hing, N., Blaszczynski, A., & Wood, R. The digital revolution: Use of internet gambling in Australia. 21st Annual International Conference, Crown Conference Centre, Melbourne, 23-25 November.
  139. 2011 Robinson, J & Blaszczynski, A. Online problem gambling treatment approaches and the pathways model. 21st Annual International Conference, Crown Conference Centre, Melbourne, 23-25 November.
  140. 2011 Spurrier, M., Blaszczynski, A., & Rhodes, P. Decision making models in EGM gambling. 21st Annual International Conference, Crown Conference Centre, Melbourne, 23-25 November.
  141. 2011 Buchanan, S., Blaszczynski, A., & Rhodes, P. Perceptions of gambling related harm in recreational and problem gambling. 21st Annual International Conference, Crown Conference Centre, Melbourne, 23-25 November.
  142. 2011 Eskrandrani, S., Sharpe, L., & Blaszczynski, A. Body Image: An important factor for adjustment to amputation. Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Australian National Member Society. Cockle Bay, Sydney, 3-5 November.
  143. 2012 Ladouceur, R. , Blaszczynski, A, & Lalande, D. Pre-commitment: Is the Smart card that smart? Paper presented at the 13th Annual conference of the National Center for Responsible Gambling. Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A, October.
  144. Sadeque, S., Mizerski, R., Gainsbury, S., Blaszczynski, A., & Lee, A. (2012). Identifying race bettor groups by their gambling behaviour. Marketing: Catching the technology wave. University of Southampton School of Management, UK, 2–5 July.
  145. Blaszczynski, A. (2012). Research panel: Discussion on current issues. 9th European Conference on Gambling Studies and Policy Issues, European Association for the Study of Gambling, Loutraki, Greece, 18-21 September.
  146. Blaszczynski, A. (2012). The Blue Gum project: An evaluation of responsible gaming features on an electronic gaming machine. 9th European Conference on Gambling Studies and Policy Issues, European Association for the Study of Gambling, Loutraki, Greece, 18-21 September.
  147. Blaszczynski, A. (2012). Harms to Families of Problem Gamblers. Keynote address to the 3rd Singapore Annual Conference on Problem Gambling, Orchard Hotel, Singapore, 22-23th October 2012.
  148. Blaszczynski, A. (2012). Responsible Gambling: Research Panel Plenary Session. International Association of Gaming Regulators Conference, Pan Pacific Hotel, Singapore, 21-24th October, 2012.
  149. Blaszczynski, A. (2012). International Advisory Panel Meeting. National Council of Problem Gambling, Orchard Hotel, Singapore, 23-25th October, 2012.
  150. Blaszczynski, A. Informed choice and gambling: Are ‘addicted gamblers able to make rational choices? Keynote address First Asia Pacific Conference on Gambling & Commercial Gaming Research, Macao, China, 5-8 November.
  151. Blaszczynski, A. & Kelly, J. Research panel plenary session. Annual Conference, International Gaming Regulators, Macao, China, 5-8 November.
  152. Hing, N., Gainsbury, S., Blaszczynski, A., & Wood, R. (2012). Internet gamblers in Australia: Gambling behaviour, gambling problems and comparisons with non-internet gamblers. Paper presented at the First Asia Pacific Conference on Gambling & Commercial Gaming Research, , Macau Polytechnic Institute, Macau, China, 5-8 November.
  153. Blaszczynski, A. & Allcock, C. (2012). Professional versus randomness and illusions of control in wagering. Keynote address. 22nd Annual Conference, National Association for Gambling Studies, Launceston, Tasmania, 21-23 November.

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Other Conferences & Seminars

  1. 1983: Pathological gambling: clinical profiles and available treatment. In-service presentation, Queenscliff Community Health Centre, Sydney.
  2. 1984: Presentation to Brooklyn enclave of Gamblers Anonymous, New York.
  3. 1984: Imaginal desensitisation in the treatment of pathological gambling. Presented to Veteran's Administration, Brecksville, Ohio.
  4. 1989: Sex, violence and the media debate: findings of the Joint Select Committee on Video Material. In-service presentation, Psychiatric Unit, The Prince of Wales Hospital.
  5. 1989: Pathological gambling. In-service presentation, Department of Clinical Psychology, Westmead Hospital.
  6. 1989: The treatment of anxiety disorders. In-service presentation, Department of Corrective Services, Gosford.
  7. 1989: Can controlled gambling be achieved? Australian National Council for Compulsive Gambling Seminar, Cumberland Hospital, Parramatta.
  8. 1990: Pathological gambling: an overview. Inservice, Psychiatric Ward, Westmead Hospital, Westmead.
  9. 1990: Impulse control disorders. Inservice presentation, Psychiatry Ward, Westmead Hospital.
  10. 1990: Journal Club Presentation. Department of Clinical Psychology, Westmead Hospital.
  11. 1990: Gambling – who are the real winners? Invited presentation, Rotary Club, St. Mary's Branch.
  12. 1990: Nocturnal panic anxiety and hyperventilation theory. Seminar presented to the Anxiety Disorders Unit Research Meeting, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst.
  13. 1990: Pathological gambling and alcohol abuse in industry. Paper presented at the Corporate Health Services Employee Assistance Workshop, St John of God Hospitals, (May) Burwood.
  14. 1990: Pathological gambling and alcohol abuse in industry. Paper presented at the Corporate Health Services Employee Assistance Workshop, St John of God Hospitals, (Oct.) Richmond.
  15. 1993: Pathological gambling: some current perspectives. Presented at the Australian Psychological Society (Sydney Branch) Symposium on Gambling, Sydney.
  16. 1993: Gambling - its definition, impact and management. Gladesville Macquarie Hospital, North Ryde.
  17. 1993: Disorders of impulse control. Seminar, Gladesville Macquarie Hospital, North Ryde.
  18. 1994: Sexual offending and Probation Services. Probation Services Forensic Seminar, Department of Corrective Services, Eastwood.
  19. 1994: Ethical issues in the management of sexual paraphilias. Northern Region Registrars Training Program, Macquarie Hospital, Ryde.
  20. 1994: Accuracy and recall of early sexually abused males. Academic Clinical Meeting in Psychiatry, Lidcombe.
  21. 1994: Psychiatric morbidity in motor vehicle accidents. Grand Rounds, Psychiatric Unit, The Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick.
  22. 1994: Pathological gambling and offending behaviour. Australian National Council on Compulsive Gambling. Gambling Awareness Week Conference, Cumberland Hospital, Parramatta.
  23. 1995: Anxiety – prevalence, medical and social costs. Towards a Best Practice Model for the Severe Anxiety Disorders, Psychiatry Research and Teaching Unit, Liverpool.
  24. 1995: When winning is losing. The Tragedy of Suicide Series, Australian Mental Health Suicide Consumer Alliance, North Sydney.
  25. 1995: Repressed memory: ethical considerations. Academic Meeting, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick.
  26. 1995: Recovered memory of sexual abuse-myth or reality. North-West Combined Neurology Meeting, Lidcombe.
  27. 1995: Impulse control disorders. Northern Region Registrars Training Program, Macquarie Hospital (June), Ryde.
  28. 1995: Assessment and treatment of pathological gamblers. Invited on-day workshop. 15th Annual Congress of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology & Law, Melbourne.
  29. 1996: Sexual dysfunctions – paraphilias. Institute of Psychiatry Training Course, Cumberland Hospital.
  30. 1996: Diagnosis and assessment of anxiety disorders. Self-care anxiety management in General Practice Workshop, Liverpool Division of General Practice.
  31. 1996: Impulse control disorders. Northern Region Registrars Training Program, Macquarie Hospital (June), Ryde.
  32. 1996: Clinical approaches in the management of pathological gambling. Rozelle Hospital Continuing Education Program.
  33. 1996: Sexual dysfunctions - paraphilias. Institute of Psychiatry Training Course, Cumberland Hospital.
  34. 1997: Pathological gambling: current issues. Psychiatry Academic Meeting, Bankstown Hospital, South Western Sydney Area Health Service.
  35. 1997: Paedophilia: Part 1 - a clinical review. Behavioural Medicine Lecture Series, Westmead Hospital Department of Medical Psychology.
  36. 1997: Paedophilia: Part 2 - treatment. Behavioural Medicine Lecture Series, Westmead Hospital, Department of Medical Psychology.
  37. 1997: The management of problem gambling. STARTTS, Fairfield.
  38. 1997: Sexual dysfunctions - paraphilias. Institute of Psychiatry Training Course, Cumberland Hospital, Parramatta.
  39. 1997: Paedophilia. Academic Grand Rounds, School of Psychiatry, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick.
  40. 1998: The long term psychiatric morbidity in post trauma responses in MVA. Academic Meeting, Prince of Wales Hospital.
  41. 1998: Treatment approaches to gambling. Behavioural Medicine Lecture Series, Westmead Hospital.
  42. 1998: Pathological gambling. North Sydney Zone Registrar’s, Gladesville.
  43. 1998: Advances in the management of gambling. Monthly Clinical Meeting in Psychiatry, Liverpool.
  44. 1998: Problem gambling. Fairfield Community Health Centre, Fairfield.
  45. 1998: Gambling behaviours. Campbelltown Community Health Service Journal Club.
  46. 1998: Pathological gambling: a clinical review. Department of Psychological Medicine, Academic Seminar Series – Nepean Hospital
  47. 1998: Gambling in the community. Australian Medical Association Council Meeting, North Sydney.
  48. 1999: Juvenile sex offenders. Academic Meeting Program, School of Psychiatry, Prince of Wales Hospital.
  49. 1999: Gambling epidemic: net-widening to the Benefit of Welfare Workers. Presentation at the New South Wales Council on Problem Gambling, Cumberland Hospital.
  50. 1999: Gambling problems, a clinical approach. The Australian Vietnamese Health Professionals Association in New South Wales Incorporated, Bankstown International Hotel, Bankstown.
  51. 1999: Gambling: an overview. Life Activities, Newcastle.
  52. 1999: Pathological gambling among the homeless. Foster House, Salvation Army.
  53. 2000: Suicidality and pathological gambling: what is known? Colloque scientifique sur le jeu at les jeunes. Le Groupe de Recherce sur L’indaption Psychosociale Chez L’Enfant (GRIP), Montreal, Canada.
  54. 2000: Gambling: an overview of the pathways model. Ecole Psychologie, Laval Universite, Quebec.
  55. 2000: pathways model of gambling. School of Social Work, University of Washington, St. Louis, Missouri.
  56. 2000: Compulsive sexual behaviours. Australian Society of Sex Educators, Researchers & Therapists (NSW), Sydney Hospital, Sydney South.
  57. 2000: Relationship between problem gambling and psychiatric disorders, ‘The Reluctant Client’, Cabramatta.
  58. 2000: Problem Gambling. Peer Support Officers, Department of Corrective Services, Malabar.
  59. 2000: Is problem gambling a problem within ethnic communities? Taking a Gamble, Responses to problem gambling in ethnic communities, Queensland Transcultural Mental Health Centre, Woolloongabba, Queensland.
  60. 2000: Strategies to deal with problem gambling within ethnic communities. Taking a Gamble, Responses to problem gambling in ethnic communities, Queensland Transcultural Mental Health Centre, Woolloongabba, Queensland.
  61. 2000: Cognitive and behavioural treatment of pathological gambling: A treatment evaluation. Maccallum, F., Blaszczynski, A. & Joukhador, J. SWSAHS Allied Health Outcomes Conference, Bankstown.
  62. 2000: Treatment outcomes in problem gambling. The NSW Section of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety Disorders, Darlinghurst.
  63. 2000: Multicultural aspects of gambling. Multicultural Problem Gambling Service, Parramatta.
  64. 2001: Gambling as a suicide risk.Academic Series, Wentworth Area Health Service, Nepean Hospital.
  65. 2001: Gambling: an overview for telephone counsellors, Lifeline, Manly Warringah Pittwater.
  66. 2001: Gambling Regulation in NSW: Community Services. Public Forum on Gambling, Legislative Council, NSW Parliament.
  67. 2001: Gambler’s Help Expert Forum, Department for Community Services and the Melbourne and Greater South Eastern Divisions of General Practice, Parliament House, Victoria.
  68. 2001: Initiatives in the treatment of problem gambling for general practitioners, Greater South Eastern Divisions of General Practice, Melbourne.
  69. 2001: Cognitive therapy and the problem gambler. Multicultural Problem Gambling Service Training Program, Westmead Hospital.
  70. 2001: Problem gambling in Prisons. Department of Corrective Services, Eastwood.
  71. 2002: DSM-IV and research in problem gambling. Gambling: Just another addiction? Professional Drug and Alcohol Workers Association, The University of Sydney, Cumberland Campus 21-22 February.
  72. 2002: That culture is more important than therapy: a debate. Multicultural Problem Gambling Service, Westmead Hospital, Westmead. 17 April.
  73. 2002: Pathways to problem gambling. South Australian Department of Human Services, Balyana Conference Centre, Adelaide, 28 June 2002.
  74. 2002: Problem gambling. Staff Development Seminars, Department of Social Work, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, 16 July 2002.
  75. 2002: Australian Medical Association (South Australia) Launch of Gambling Resources for GPs. Adelaide, 7 August.
  76. 2002: Psychology and treatment of problem gambling. The University of Sydney Counselling Service.
  77. 2003: Health impacts of pathological gambling. Fairfield City Council Health Forum, Fairfield, 4 April.
  78. 2003: Working out problem gambling: Assessment and case formulation. One-day workshop for gambling counsellors, South Western Sydney Area Health Service, Liverpool Hospital. 21 May.
  79. 2003: Working out problem gambling: Assessment and case formulation. One-day workshop for gambling counsellors, South Western Sydney Area Health Service, Liverpool Hospital. 26 June.
  80. 2003: Assessment issues in problem gambling. Southern Health Gambling Counsellors, Beenleigh, Melbourne 25 August.
  81. 2003: Consultation, data and research. Community Consultation Forum on Responsible Gambling in the Chinese Community. Multicultural Problem Gambling Service in cooperation with the Chinese Australian Services Society, Sydney (YWCA), 18 November.
  82. 2004: Cognitive-behavioural management of pathological gambling. Two day workshop presented to Centacare, Bathurst, 18-19 March.
  83. 2004: Pathological gambling training workshop. Two day workshop for the Wendy Slutske NIH Gambling Research Project. 12-13 May, Brisbane.
  84. 2004: The Reno Model. Australasian Casino & Gaming Regulators conference, 27-28 May, Melbourne.
  85. 2004: International Gambling Multi-site Research Meeting: Expert group. Banff Centre, 24-25 May, Banff, Canada.
  86. 2004: Cognitive behavioural intervention for pathological gambling: A comprehensive review. Northern Sydney Health Psychologists seminar, Macquarie Hospital, 11 June 2004.
  87. 2004: The Reno Model: A scientific-based framework for gambling (with Ladouceur, R). Queensland Responsible Gaming Advisory Committee, 20 September, Conrad Jupiters Casino, Gold Coast.
  88. 2004: A proposed model for self-exclusion (with Ladouceur, R). Queensland Responsible Gaming Advisory Committee, 20 September Conrad Jupiters Casino, Gold Coast.
  89. 2004: Self exclusion (with R. Ladouceur).Victorian Government Problem Gambling Roundtable, 23 September, Melbourne.
  90. 2004: Workshop to Star City senior management (with R. Ladouceur). Star City Casino, 24 September, Sydney.
  91. 2004: The Reno Model and responsible gaming. Presentation to the Alberta Gaming and Racing Commission, 13 December, Edmonton, Canada.
  92. 2005: Theoretical and clinical aspects of pathological gambling. Psychiatry Summer Symposium, 20 March, Terrigal, Central Coast.
  93. 2005: Gambling: Is everyone really a winner? Causes, effect & treatment of problem gambling. Southern Highlands Problem Gambling Counselling Service Community Education Lecture, 12 May, Moss Vale.
  94. 2007: Problem gambling. St. Vincent de Paul Society special presentation, 7th March, St. Patrick's Church, Sydney.
  95. 2007: Best practice approaches in the assessment and management of problem gambling. Queensland Gambling Help Service Forum Targeting Best Practice, 18-20 April, Woolloongabba, Brisbane.
  96. 2007: Treatment and assessment in pathological gambling. Gambling Interest Group, Liverpool Mental Health Centre, Liverpool Hospital.
  97. 2007: Impulse control disorders. Department of Medical Psychology, 18 May, Westmead Hospital.
  98. 2008: Developments in gambling via the Internet. InforXchange NSW Problem Gambling Counsellors Conference, 2-3 April, Citigate Hotel, Sydney.
  99. 2008: Cognitive behavioural interventions in the management of problem and pathological gambling. Behavioural Medicine Seminars, Department of Medical Psychology, Westmead Hospital, 28th April.
  100. 2008: Psychological, health and emotional costs of gambling on individuals and their families. Impact of Gambling and Treatments Available in the Real World Seminar, Diversity Health Institute, Westmead Hospital, 30th May.
  101. 2008: Cognitive behavioural interventions in the management of problem and pathological gambling. Behavioural Medicine Seminars, Department of Medical Psychology, Westmead Hospital, 28th April.
  102. 2008: Psychological, health and emotional costs of gambling on individuals and their families. Impact of Gambling and Treatments Available in the Real World Seminar, Diversity Health Institute, Westmead Hospital, 30th May.
  103. 2008: General practice perspectives on Paraphilia. Dee Why Division of General Practice, Narrabeen, 2nd Dec.
  104. 2009: Critiquing cognitive therapy in problem gambling. Making the Connections: NSW Problem Gambling Counsellor’s Conference. Sydney, 1-2 April.
  105. 2009: ADHD as a risk factor for problem gambling. Prince of Wales Children’s Hospital Grand Rounds, Randwick, 3 August.
  106. 2009: Pathways to adult pathological gambling. Rivendell Child, Adolescent & Family Unit, Concord, 7 August.
  107. 2009: Keynote Presentation. Emerging & New Researchers in Gambling (ENERGI) Conference, The University of Melbourne & The University of Monash, Melbourne, 9 October.
  108. 2009: Keynote Presentation. Emerging & New Researchers in Gambling (ENERGI) Conference, The University of Melbourne & The University of Monash, Melbourne, 9 October.
  109. 2010: Advances in the Pathway Model of gambling. NSW Problem Gambling Counsellors' Conference, Sydney, 29-30 April.
  110. 2011: Invited Plenary address. Best practice in the treatment of problem gambling. Working in Partnership, NSW Gambling Counsellors' Conference, Sydney, 5-6 April.

 
 
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