Gambling Addiction Treatment in Ohio
Gambling may not have taken everything from you yet, but it feels as if things are headed that way. Harms associated with the activity are felt in your finances, relationships, academics/profession, and most importantly your mental wellbeing. While you have tried to quit, the dopamine-fueled allure keeps pulling you back in, rationalizing that you’re one wager away from the big payday. You’ll be satisfied then, right? Not quite. Recognizing this, you also realize that it’s time get help from an expert who is qualified to treat gambling addiction. Ohio residents such as yourself can rest easy in knowing that Kindbridge is available in the Buckeye State. Counselors are on standby right now, and ready to book your FREE assessment and first appointment online (here) or by phone.
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Do you want to learn a little more before scheduling your first counseling session? Read ahead for further information about problem gambling in Ohio.
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Brief Background of Gambling in Ohio
Is Gambling Legal in Ohio?
Casino gaming: In November of 2009, Ohio voters approved a measure to allow for four casinos to be established in the state. To date, there are now eleven casinos and racinos (racetracks with casino gaming). While real money online casino gaming remains illegal, four of the five states that border Ohio offer legal online gambling options. Residents who hide their IP addresses with a VPN are able to subvert regulations and make online wagers, although they may experience challenges regarding deposits and withdrawals. Residents are also able to access mobile slots, poker, and table games through illegal offshore casinos who do not care where credit cards and IDs are issued from. Most of these offshore casinos accept and prefer that Ohio residents make deposits and withdrawals using cryptocurrency, so as to hide from the gaze of state regulators and federal tax collectors. Social and sweepstakes casino also operate in Ohio.
Sports betting: After a long wait, legal online sports betting and daily fantasy sports (DFS) became legal and effective in Ohio on January 1, 2023.
Gambling Addiction Statistics for Ohio
Ohio for Responsible Gambling, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services, the Ohio Casino Control Commission, and OH Lottery collaborated to produce a report on gambling addiction in Ohio. The report uncovered the following statistics:
- Nearly 11% of adult residents in Ohio are low risk gamblers
- More than 6% of adult residents in Ohio are moderate risk gamblers
- 2.8% of adult residents in Ohio are identified as problem gamblers
- Ohio residents aged 18-24 are the most at-risk (for problem gambling) age group at 24.1%. This is followed by the 24-44 year old group at 22.2%
Meanwhile, OH residents share the following gambling addiction statistics with the rest of the United States:
- 20% of sports bettors are in or have been in debt from sports betting ( source )
- Average gambling addict (male) debt is between $55,000 and $90,000 ( source )
- About 3% of problem gamblers in the USA are $300,000 in debt due to their addiction ( source )
- Nearly 15% of problem gamblers have committed a crime to support their addiction ( source )
- Divorce rate for habitual gamblers is 31% compared to 21% for those who rarely gamble ( source )
- Suicide rate is 16 times higher for problem gamblers ( source )
Gamblers Help Online in Ohio
Kindbridge provides powerful treatment in a virtual (online or by-phone) environment. Our counselors are accessible at a time that is convenient for you, whether you’re in Akron, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Findlay, Youngstown, or any of the other cities, towns, and communities within the Buckeye State.
In addition to problem gambling, Kindbridge therapists have expertise treating other mental/behavioral health issues that you may live with, such as anxiety and depression which impact more than 43% of the population in OH. Further, counseling is provided on a one-on-one basis and/or in groups, depending upon your preferences. You may also switch counselors at any time should you feel more comfortable with one over another.
Couples + Family Counseling for Problem Gambling
A problematic relationship with gambling also has a negative affect on loved ones. In addition to gambling addiction treatment for individuals in Ohio, Kindbridge provides couples and family counseling.
Cost for Gambling Treatment in Ohio
Kindbridge Behavioral Health offers flexible pricing for online and telehealth counseling. Problem gambling treatment rates and subscriptions can be found here. Ohio residents may also qualify for direct billing through our insurance partners.
