Problem Gambling Treatment in Tennessee
Gambling has taken control of your life. It has taken over your finances, most valued relationships, academic/career plans, and you no longer find the same joy in other activities you were once passionate about. Further, gambling has you acting in ways that you never imagined possible, compromising morals, and considering actions that may lead to even more dire consequences. Even if you exhibit just one of these symptoms of problematic gambling behavior, you feel the weight of its presence every day, particularly when the dopamine high of casino gaming or sports betting has come crashing down.
The encouraging news, is that you recognize that it’s time to get help. Even better, is that you have found the foremost problem gambling treatment platform in Tennessee. Kindbridge offers TN residents more accessible, confidential, and highly successful counseling services. Counseling is available online and by-phone from wherever in the state (and while traveling) that you may be, and whenever you need your counselor to be available. Book a FREE assessment and first session using this simple online booking tool, or call the number below to connect to a care coordinator.
CALL: 1-877-426-4258
(Tennessee Residents)
Would you like a little more information prior to booking your appointment? Read ahead to learn more about problem gambling in Tennessee.
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Brief Background of Gambling in Tennessee
Is Gambling Legal in Tennessee?
Casino gaming: Tennessee gambling laws are strict. There are no allowances for trial casinos on Native American land, and there are no state regulated casino facilities in the state. Unfortunately, this has done little to stop vulnerable residents from being (often unknowingly) exposed to illegal offshore slot and table game platforms that position themselves as being permitted to operate in Tennessee. On top of this, dozens of U.S. based media sites claim that TN residents are allowed to use these unregulated casinos. Compounding the issue, is that social and sweepstakes casinos are permitted in Tennessee, despite them being linked to problem gambling among vulnerable individuals.
Online sports betting: Despite the firm stance against casinos, Tennessee has regulated sports betting and daily fantasy sports (DFS). The state legalized sports betting in 2019, and the first online sportsbooks launched in TN in November of 2020. Because there are no casinos to offer in-person wagering, Tennessee is an online-only state for sports betting.
Gambling Addiction Statistics for Tennessee
Current gambling addiction statistics for Tennessee are limited. This is ironically common among U.S. states with a stricter laws regarding gambling. Until state-specific investment is made, it may logically be concluded that the TN population exhibits the following statistics based upon the averages for 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 Tennessee
Kindbridge provides powerful treatment to residents of Tennessee. Our counselors are accessible, whether you’re in Chattanooga, Clarksville, Franklin, Hendersonville, Jackson, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville, Lynchburg, or any of the other cities, towns, and communities within the Volunteer State.
In addition to problem gambling, Kindbridge counselors have expertise treating other mental/behavioral health issues that you may live with, such as anxiety and depression which impact 43.5% of the population in TN. Of further concern, is that Tennessee has a veteran population of nearly 400,000, constituting 7.2% of the state’s adult civilian population. This relates to the discussion of problem gambling treatment in Tennessee because research shows that veterans are 3.5 times more likely to develop problematic gambling bevxaior than civilians. All of this sets Kindbridge apart from other problem gambling (PG) treatment centers in Tennessee, as we not only specialize in PG counseling, we have particular experience and expertise in working with active and retired members of the military (tap to view more) among other vulnerable (to PG) groups such as athletes (view more).
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 TN, Kindbridge provides couples and family counseling.
Cost for Gambling Treatment in Tennessee
Kindbridge Behavioral Health offers flexible pricing for online and telehealth counseling. Problem gambling treatment rates and subscriptions can be found here. TN residents may also qualify for direct billing through our insurance partners.
