What is Gambling Addiction?

Understanding Problem Gambling

An estimated 1 in 14 members of the U.S. population struggles with some form of an addiction to gambling, according to the National Gambling Impact Study Commission.

Problem gambling disorder is a disease, just like other forms of addiction, and is progressive in nature. However, recovery is within reach! The urge to gamble can be managed with treatment and support.

Spotting The Signs

Signs that someone may be struggling with problem gambling disorder or a gambling dependence may include:

A willingness to jeopardize a job or a relationship for gambling
Preoccupation with gambling or thinking of how to get money to gamble
Restlessness or irritability when not gambling
A need to bet more money more frequently
Gambling to win back, or chase, what has been lost
Lying to hide time or money spent gambling
Using gambling to escape from the world
A willingness to do something illegal to get money for gambling
A failure to stop, in spite of mounting negative consequences
Frequent unexplained absences
Bragging about winning or exaggerating wins and downplaying losses

Discover The Gambling Program

CAT offers evidence-based, problem gambling treatment that puts you first!

Through a combination of virtual and in-person treatment methods, patients receive the care they need in a way that best fits their lifestyle. Learn more about the Gambling Program by visiting our Outpatient Support page today.

Download our Gambling Program brochure

A Gambling Program As Unique As Your Recovery Needs & Goals

Care Comes To You: Whether you’re joining us in-person at our centralized campus or connecting with our counselors virtually, receive customized treatment from wherever you are!
Individualized Support For Your Individualized Needs: Problem gambling recovery isn’t a one-size-fits-all process, so why should treatment be? Our team creates a custom care plan and timeline to meet your unique needs — not the other way around.
An Evidence-Based Curriculum: Hand crafted by field experts, our Gambling Program utilizes a mindfulness based, relapse-prevention model with proven results.

Witness The Care Journey

With more than 919,000+ Ohioans at risk for problem gambling, accessible recovery care is more important than ever.

Learn more about our Gambling Program by watching this video today.

Comprehensive care comes from industry leaders

In addition to every counselor at CAT being trained to provide problem gambling treatment, our roster of state-recognized field experts includes:

Rachel Johnson, PhD, LPCC-S
Vice President of Clinical Services

In addition to being an executive leader within our organization, Rachel is also a recognized leader regionally and statewide in the problem gambling treatment field.

Rachel proudly serves as the coalition chair of the Problem Gambling Coalition of Southwest Ohio. She also was one of just five graduates selected state-wide for the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio’s 2022 Ohio Problem Gambling Treatment Fellowship class.

Amanda Constantino, MSW LSW LCDCIII
Outpatient Counseling Lead

Amanda is our organization’s latest graduate of the Ohio Problem Gambling Network of Ohio’s prestigious, year-long intensive Ohio Problem Gambling Treatment Fellowship program.

She also proudly serves alongside Rachel, Jordan, and other CAT team members on the Problem Gambling Coalition of Southwest Ohio.

Jordan McLane, LSW, LCDC III-GAM, OCPSA
Outpatient Clinician

As the 59th endorsed Gambling Counselor in the state of Ohio, Jordan is an outspoken advocate for change and spreading awareness about the disease of addiction to gambling!

When she’s not connecting with patients or doing prevention work in the community, you can also find Jordan serving out her duties as the Problem Gambling Coalition of Southwest Ohio’s Vice Chair of Agency Communications.