The Center for Addiction Science, Policy, and Research recently ranked Oregon among the states most exposed to gambling harm. One reason is the state’s heavy reliance on Oregon Lottery revenue to help fund public priorities such as education, parks and economic development. The system generates billions in sales each year. But its ubiquity also means gambling opportunities are rarely far away.
Author Archives: Chris Wig
Chris Wig is executive director of Emergence Addiction and Behavior Therapies, and a champion for second chances.

