The Philadelphia Inquirer featured Eric Webber, Senior Behavioral Health Therapist at Caron Treatment Centers, in an in-depth look at the rapid growth of online gambling in Pennsylvania and the rising toll of gambling addiction. Webber, who has treated gambling addiction since 2013, described Pennsylvania as being at the “epicenter” of what he called a new epidemic and discussed how frictionless access to betting apps, VIP rewards and the dopamine-driven nature of gambling can make compulsive behavior harder to stop. The article also highlighted Caron’s inpatient gambling treatment services at its Berks County campus and the increasing number of patients seeking help as online sports betting continues to expand.

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