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  • New NIDA resource helps families navigate addiction treatment options January 17, 2012
    A new resource, Seeking Drug Abuse Treatment: Know What to Ask, will help individuals and families struggling with addiction ask the right questions before choosing a drug treatment program.  It was developed by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, and is available to the public free online or in hard copy t […]
  • Cigarette and alcohol use at historic low among teens December 14, 2011
    Cigarette and alcohol use by eighth, 10th and 12th-graders are at their lowest point since the Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey began polling teenagers in 1975, according to this year's survey results. However, this positive news is tempered by a slowing rate of decline in teen smoking as well as continued high rates of abuse of other tobacco products […]
  • National Institute on Drug Abuse to Announce Results of 2011 Monitoring the Future Survey December 9, 2011
    The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) will hold a press conference on Wednesday, December 14, to announce the results of its 2011 Monitoring the Future survey. The survey, funded by NIDA—part of the National Institutes of Health—tracks annual drug abuse trends of 8th, 10th, and 12th-grade students, including attitudes and perceived risk of specific ill […]

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Gambling Teatment

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Inc. began providing Problem Gambling treatment services at our McKean County facilities in 2009. Both the Bradford and the Port Allegany sites currently employ counseling staff who have attained the Certificate of Competency in Problem Gambling issued by The Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB).

Gambling screening is incorporated in the screening and assessment tools utilized at all of our sites. If a gambling problem is identified, an appointment is scheduled with a certified gambling counselor within one week of the referral. Clients must provide proof of (PA) residency to their first appointment. Acceptable forms of verification include: Drivers License, State ID card, Income tax Form, W-2 form, MA Card, or other proof of residence.

While Problem Gambling treatment services are currently only available at our McKean County sites, referrals are accepted from all Pennsylvania counties. Referrals may be made through any of the ADAS facilities located under the “Services” tab at the top of the page.

You can also find help 24/7 in your area by calling the PA Gambling Addiction Hotline at 1-877-565-2112.