In 1990, he created
the first inpatient gambling treatment
program in the state of California.
Between 1995 and 2000, he co-chaired
the program committee for the National
Conference on Problem Gambling.
He has published approximately
40 articles and book chapters on the
phenomenology, course, and treatment
of pathological gambling and on other
impulsive and self-destructive behaviors.
Dr. Rosenthal is currently
co-director of the UCLA
Gambling Studies Program and has
a private psychiatric practice in
Beverly Hills.
In June of 2004, the
Board of Directors of the National
Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)
presented the Dr. Robert Custer Lifetime
Award at a gala during the 18th National
Conference on Problem Gambling in
Phoenix. The prestigious accolade
was awarded to Dr. Richard Rosenthal.
The award was named
after problem gambling pioneer Dr.
Robert Custer, and is the highest
award presented by the NCPG to individuals
whose life's work has been in support
of problem gamblers and their families;
Dr. Rosenthal is just the third recipient
of this award.
The California Council
on Problem Gambling would like to
congratulate Dr. Rosenthal on his
achievements and unrelenting dedication
to this field. We are honored that
he serves as an active member of our
Board and appreciate the passion and
expertise he brings to CCPG.
