Illinois Moves to Recognize Gambling Disorder as a Substance Abuse Condition

In a pivotal move, Illinois legislators are advancing a bill (SB118) that seeks to categorize compulsive gambling as a substance abuse disorder, potentially transforming the support system available for individuals battling gambling addiction. The proposed legislation, spearheaded by State Senator Julie Morrison of Lake Forest, aims to integrate gambling disorder into the Substance Use Disorder Act. According to the Illinois […]