Mike Sciandra grew up around gamblers. It wasn’t long before he became one. He gambled for more than 20 years, declaring bankruptcy twice. He knew he had a problem, but it wasn’t until he entered treatment that he realized it was a gambling addiction.

In today’s episode, you’ll hear Sciandra tell his story to Senior Writer Anastassia Gliadkovskaya. The interview was recorded as part of a story published this week on the state of gambling addiction in the U.S.

To learn more about the topics in this episode: 
‘The next opioid epidemic’: Gambling legalization outpaces public health response to addiction
Gambling addiction startup Birches Health to expand offerings, provider training under new clinical VP

If you or someone you know is struggling, contact 1-800-MY-RESET for the National Problem Gambling Helpline.

Mike Sciandra grew up around gamblers. It wasn&rsquo;t long before he became one. He gambled for more than 20 years, declaring bankruptcy twice. He knew he had a problem, but it wasn&rsquo;t until he entered treatment that he realized it was a gambling addiction.
In today&rsquo;s episode, you&rsquo;ll hear Sciandra tell his story to Senior Writer Anastassia Gliadkovskaya. The interview was recorded as part of a story published this week on the state of gambling addiction in the U.S.
To learn more about the topics in this episode:&nbsp;
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<li><a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/next-opioid-epidemic-gambling-addiction-grows-legalization-outpaces-public-health">&lsquo;The next opioid epidemic&rsquo;: Gambling legalization outpaces public health response to addiction</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/digital-health/gambling-addiction-provider-birches-health-hires-clinical-vp">Gambling addiction startup Birches Health to expand offerings, provider training under new clinical VP</a></li>
</ul>
If you or someone you know is struggling, contact 1-800-MY-RESET for the National Problem Gambling Helpline.

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Podnosis: the pulse of the healthcare industry. Every week, journalists from Fierce Healthcare dive into some of the industry’s biggest trends. We talk to the experts about what’s important now so you can prep for the future. Hear about all things healthcare, from physician practices to hospital chains and insurance giants—and those that mix all three—plus the tech they use, disruptors looking to compete and people moving the sector forward. Follow Podnosis on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Podnosis: the pulse of the healthcare industry. Every week, journalists from Fierce Healthcare dive into some of the industry’s biggest trends. We talk to the experts about what’s important now so you can prep for the future. Hear about all things healthcare, from physician practices to hospital chains and insurance giants—and those that mix all three—plus the tech they use, disruptors looking to compete and people moving the sector forward. Follow Podnosis on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or wherever you get your podcasts.