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Illinois Includes Gambling Disorder in Substance Abuse Efforts
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Illinois Includes Gambling Disorder in Substance Abuse Efforts

Illinois is changing state law to ensure that treating and preventing gambling disorders will be included in its approach to substance abuse and addiction.

Illinois is changing state law to ensure that treating and preventing gambling disorders will be included in its approach to substance abuse and addiction.

Illinois has amended state law to incorporate the treatment and prevention of gambling disorders into its efforts to address substance abuse and addiction. Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2749 on July 24, which modifies the state Substance Use Disorder Act to align more effectively with Illinois' approach to gambling disorders.

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