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Pete Rose's Gambling Addiction: The Untold Story of Baseball's Biggest Loss

4,256 hits. A lifetime ban. And an addiction nobody treated. What really happened to Charlie Hustle — and what could have saved him.

Apr 2, 2026

Recovery

How Sports Gambling Addiction Destroys Relationships — And How Recovery Rebuilds Them

Real stories from men who lost themselves to sports betting — and found their way back.

Apr 2, 2026

Recovery

The Stages of Gambling Addiction and Recovery: Where Are You?

The full arc from early wins through desperation to recovery — mapped stage by stage.

Apr 1, 2026

Recovery

NIDA Confirms What We Already Knew: Mobile Gambling Is Outpacing Recovery Infrastructure

NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow calls gambling disorder a critical emerging health threat.

Apr 1, 2026

Research

The State of Gambling Treatment Technology in 2026

Birches Health raised $20M. Kindbridge partnered with DraftKings. Here is what it means for your practice.

Apr 1, 2026

Providers

Outcome Tracking for Gambling Treatment: What Payers Want to See in 2026

Value-based care means payers want data. Most gambling providers track outcomes manually or not at all.

Apr 1, 2026

Providers

Aftercare Is Broken: How Treatment Centers Can Stay Connected Post-Discharge

The 90-day cliff after discharge is when relapse risk peaks. Here is the technology solution.

Apr 1, 2026

Providers

5 Ways to Grow Your Gambling Counseling Practice Without Spending $5K on Google Ads

Psychology Today yields 1-3 gambling inquiries/month now. Here are better options.

Apr 1, 2026

Providers

Between-Session CBT Tools for Gambling Disorder: What the Evidence Says

Internet-delivered CBT is non-inferior to face-to-face therapy.

Apr 1, 2026

Providers

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