Problematic gambling occurs when there is a disruption in any major area of life: psychological, physical, social, financial, or vocational. It is characterized by a preoccupation with gambling, a need to bet more money more frequently, restlessness and irritability when attempting to stop, chasing losses, and the feeling of losing control.

The goal of Chestnut Health Systems is to increase the awareness of problematic gambling and to provide treatment for problem gamblers and their families.