The President of the Board of Directors of the National Council on Problem Gambling has emphasized that the GRIT Act marks a notable progression in providing essential support for individuals dealing with gambling addiction. This legislation establishes the inaugural federal funding channel dedicated to preventing, treating, and researching gambling addiction in the United States, addressing a critical void in the nation's addiction policies.
Despite a 30% rise in the risk of developing a gambling addiction from 2018 to 2021, research and treatment for this addiction have not received any federal funding. The GRIT Act aims to bridge this gap by allocating resources to enhance efforts in preventing, treating, and studying gambling addiction.
Despite a 30% rise in the risk of developing a gambling addiction from 2018 to 2021, research and treatment for this addiction have not received any federal funding. The GRIT Act aims to bridge this gap by allocating resources to enhance efforts in preventing, treating, and studying gambling addiction.
