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Illinois Bills Compulsive Gambling as Substance Use Disorder

4/8/2025

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Illinois lawmakers are pushing forward Senate Bill 118, recognizing compulsive gambling as a substance use disorder. This pivotal legislation seeks to improve prevention, awareness, and treatment resources via the Illinois Department of Human Services. With a 2021 report revealing that 3.8% of adults in Illinois struggle with gambling, the urgency for robust support systems has never been clearer.

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Story summary

Illinois lawmakers are pushing forward Senate Bill 118, recognizing compulsive gambling as a substance use disorder. This pivotal legislation seeks to improve prevention, awareness, and treatment resources via the Illinois Department of Human Services. With a 2021 report revealing that 3.8% of adults in Illinois struggle with gambling, the urgency for robust support systems has never been clearer.