SB2749 expands Illinois' Substance Use Disorder Act to include gambling disorders, enhancing prevention, treatment, and recovery support services.

SB2749 amends the Substance Use Disorder Act to integrate gambling disorders into its framework. The bill mandates the Department of Human Services to develop programs for public education, research, and training on gambling disorders. It requires the establishment of a toll-free hotline and website for crisis counseling and referral services related to gambling disorders. The Department is also tasked with collaborating with various state agencies and educational institutions to create prevention programs and instructional resources for schools.

SB2749 expands Illinois' Substance Use Disorder Act to include gambling disorders, enhancing prevention, treatment, and recovery support services.

SB2749 amends the Substance Use Disorder Act to integrate gambling disorders into its framework. The bill mandates the Department of Human Services to develop programs for public education, research, and training on gambling disorders. It requires the establishment of a toll-free hotline and website for crisis counseling and referral services related to gambling disorders. The Department is also tasked with collaborating with various state agencies and educational institutions to create prevention programs and instructional resources for schools.