OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst Industry Feature Gambling is a growth industry, netting millions of dollars each year for cities and states across the United States. Unfortunately, along with popularity comes a darker side - addiction. In response to the rapid growth in legalized gambling during the 1990’s, and the consequential increase in compulsive gamblers, the number of Gamblers Anonymous (GA) chapters has more than doubled in the past 15 years. It seems apparent that there is a need for treating gambling addiction; but does this represent a viable market niche for behavioral health provider . . .

OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst Industry Feature Gambling is a growth industry, netting millions of dollars each year for cities and states across the United States. Unfortunately, along with popularity comes a darker side - addiction. In response to the rapid growth in legalized gambling during the 1990’s, and the consequential increase in compulsive gamblers, the number of Gamblers Anonymous (GA) chapters has more than doubled in the past 15 years. It seems apparent that there is a need for treating gambling addiction; but does this represent a viable market niche for behavioral health provider . . .