In order to deepen awareness and understanding of the problem of gambling and other addictions, the period from May 14th to 20th is designated as Gambling and Other Addictions Awareness Week by the Basic Law on Measures against Problem of Gambling and Other Addictions. In this forum, lectures on the reality of the problem of gambling addiction will be given, pioneering efforts for prevention education will be introduced, and the required countermeasures and cooperation will be discussed.
Date: May 20, 2023, 14:00 to 16:15
Venue: Hoshiryo Kaikan 16-2, Nagasuma-cho 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Registration is not required.
Part 1 Basic Lecture – Reality of Gambling Addiction Problem
Stories
Gambling Addicts Gambling Addicts’ Families
The Problem of Gambling Addiction after the Corona Disaster
Noriko Tanaka, Representative Director of The Society Concerned about Gambling Addiction
Part 2 Symposium -Gambling Addiction Countermeasures
Introduction of Pioneering Efforts in Prevention Education
Mr. Mitsuru Uesugi, Manager, General Affairs Department, Business Administration Division, Nippon Post Kyushu Co.
Mr. Yasuyuki Kawada, Teacher at Waseda University Junior College
Gambling Addiction Issues that Need to be Addressed Immediately
Mr. Minoru Kurihara Lagren Law Firm
Dr. Hideki Ohma Deputy Director, Funabashi North Hospital, Chiba Prefecture Addiction Treatment Center
Co-sponsor / Inquiries about this forum
Co-sponsored by The Society Concerned about Gambling Addiction
National Association of Families with Gambling Addiction NPO
Contact: The Society Concerned about Gambling Addiction
105 Kayabacho Tower, 1-21-5 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0033, Japan
