Sec. 857.1. Background and intent  


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  • (a) Regulation of compulsive gambling (also known as gambling disorder or problem gambling as such terms are defined herein) was transferred by statute in 2005 from the Office of Mental Health (OMH) to OASAS.
    (b) OASAS is directed to define treatment, develop access to prevention, treatment and recovery services, develop minimum standards for treatment, establish core competencies for treatment professionals and service providers, and educate providers of other addictive disorder treatment and mental health services.