Canada
United States Addiction Rehab Industry Report 2020
The “The U.S. Addiction Rehab Industry – 5th Edition” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
Drug, alcohol and other addiction rehab in the United States is big business – $42 billion this year.
There are now 14,000+ treatment facilities and growing. A total of 3.7 million persons received treatment, but many more need it and facilities are filled to capacity. Insurance coverage for rehab has increased, but scandals abound as shoddy facilities opened and patient brokering, overbilling and deceptive marketing became common. Reforms are pending. Private equity firms are investing.
This new study examines the nature of the business, types of rehab, reasons for the renewed growth of addiction rehab services since the Great Recession and the opioid crisis, national receipts/growth from 1983-2018, 2020 and 2025 forecasts, average facility revenues and operating ratios, industry structure and participation by non-profit, for-profit, inpatient and outpatient programs, extensive drug/alcohol abuser demographics. Discussion of the Florida Model, destination markets in FL and CA, effects of increased volume due to the Affordable Care Act, industry history and evolution, and discussion of all major industry trends.
Includes all the pertinent data compiled by SAMHSA’s latest government survey, data from the NIDA, NAATP, state agencies, and more.
9 in-depth company profiles are provided for: Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, CRC Health Group, Promises Behavioral Health, Passage Malibu, American Addiction Centers, The Caron Foundation, Comprehensive Care Corp., Malibu Horizon Rehab Center, and Behavioral Health of The Palm Beaches.
COVID-19 Update July 2020:
The publisher has issued a free July 2020 update for this report, analyzing the probable impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on drug & alcohol addiction treatment centers.
It discusses: operational changes, the shift to virtual visits, a shift to more outpatient care, impact on federal state and local program funding, findings of recent industry surveys, examples of reduced caseloads and state actions, potential facility closures, how the industry may actually benefit from the pandemic, and revised 2020 and 2025 market growth forecasts.
Key Topics Covered:
Introduction, Sources & Methodology Used
Executive Overview of Major Findings
Discussion of scope of U.S. alcohol and drug addiction problem, cost to society, impact of treatment, structure of treatment providers industry (no. of facilities by type), major industry trends and issue, industry size, growth and forecasts (1983-2025 F), effects of recessions and Affordable Care Act, outlook for 2020, list of leading treatment organizations/companies, user demographic highlights of 2019 SAMSHA government survey regarding scope of drug & alcohol abuse/usage/persons in treatment, client & facility characteristics – highlights of all report chapters.
Nature and Structure of the Industry
- Discussion of different types of centers (% for-profit, non-profit, private/government, by primary focus), typical programs offered, treatment programs by type site
- Discussion of indicators of program quality
- Inpatient vs. outpatient care, etc. (no. of facilities, patients served, occupancy rate, industry revenues, average revenues per facility, mean no. of clients per facility,
- Typical cost of rehab
- Demand for care: no. of persons that need treatment
- Discussion of the industry’s major problems and scandals (deceptive marketing, overbilling, patient brokering, fraud, etc.)
- Various types of rehab (drug, alcohol, sex addiction, gambling, Internet, post-traumatic stress),
- The 6 major types of rehab (philosophies – faith-based, evidence-based, 12-step, etc.)
Demographics -SAMHSA Survey Findings – Data on Substance Abusers
- Key statistics about national costs of drug & alcohol abuse, hospitalizations, opioid use
- Discussion of trends in illicit drug use, persons age 12 or older: (usage of marijuana, cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, methamphetamine, nonmedical use of prescription drugs – number and percent of persons)
- Discuss trends in alcohol use, persons age 12 or older: (heavy drinking, binge drinking, current use – number and % of persons)
- Marijuana use – discussion, number and % of persons
- Cocaine use – discussion, number and % of persons
- Heroin use – discussion, number and % of persons
- Methamphetamine use – discussion, number and % of persons
- Inhalants use – discussion, number and % of persons:
- Hallucinogens use – discussion, number and % of persons:
- Psychotherapeutics use – discussion, number and % of persons:
- The Opioid epidemic: discussion, number and % of persons
Major Industry Trends & Issues
- Discussion of insurance fraud and overbilling, patient brokering, deceptive marketing
- Discussion of The Affordable Care Act and the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity
- Act and how it has upended the industry’s business model
- Compliance with evidence-based practices is spotty
- Private equity investors pour money into addiction treatment
- Attempts at reform: actions by Google, The Federal Support Act
- Discussion of The Opioid Crisis & Treatment, medically assisted treatment.
Industry Size, Growth, Segments, Forecasts
- Summary: Total industry size, estimates by government vs. other mkt. research firms, public vs. private spending/funding
- The treatment population: no. and % of people actually receiving treatment: 2018, payment by source of funds
- Number of treatment facilities in U.S., % treated by type facility, median no. of clients (total and by outpatient, residential, hospital, detox)
- Estimates of industry size ($ revenues): 2019 SAMHSA report, growth of private, public, out-of-pocket spending 2020 outlook and effect of Affordable Care Act, projected increase of persons in treatment, effects of recessions
- 2025 Forecast: major trends discussion: reliance on public financing, Medicaid, increased private insurance coverage, E-health, effect of recessions
- Discussion of Medicaid and Other State and Local Financing.
- The high-end market segment: discussion of the private pay marketplace, $ value
- Destination markets: discussion of the South Florida market, the “Florida Model”, history
- Discussion of the gambling addiction market: no. of problem gamblers, amount spent per year
- Sex addiction: discussion of why it has come into the mainstream, Tiger Woods and other celebrity publicity, types of treatment programs, list of top treatment centers.
Treatment Facility Operating Ratios
- U.S. Census Bureau ratios for mental health & substance abuse facilities (2017, 2012, 2007) – no. of facilities, revenues, avg. revenues per center, payroll costs, no. of employees (outpatient vs. inpatient centers) – summary
- Discussion of no. of clients per facility, mean cost of care, cost to treat per person, outpatient care
Competitor Profiles of the Leading Treatment Organizations and Multi-Center Chains
(For each organization, a discussion of: history/founding, description of major programs, services, estimated/actual revenues, no. of centers, fees, facilities operated, mergers, sold facilities, recent developments.)
- Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
- CRC Health Group
- American Addiction Centers
- Promises Behavioral Health
- Passage Malibu
- The Caron Foundation
- Comprehensive Care Corp.
- Malibu Horizon Rehab Center
- Behavioral Health of The Palm Beaches
Directory of Industry Reference Sources
- Name/address/phone of drug & alcohol abuse-related industry trade associations, government reports, major EAP industry trade journals, hotline phone numbers, etc.
- List of state substance abuse agencies
For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/lnnm5i
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Alberta
Play’n GO granted Alberta iGaming licence, expanding Canadian market footprint
The Swedish gaming giant confirms its entry into another regulated market, with its industry-leading portfolio of games set to launch in Alberta.
Play’n GO, one of the world’s leading casino entertainment providers, has been granted a licence to supply online gaming content in the Canadian province of Alberta, marking another milestone in the company’s expansion across regulated North American markets.
The licence, awarded by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Commission (AGLC), allows the company to offer its portfolio of premium online casino titles to licensed operators in the province ahead of Alberta’s planned market launch later this year.
Alberta represents an important new regulated opportunity within Canada, complementing Play’n GO’s established presence in Ontario and Quebec, while reinforcing the company’s commitment to operating exclusively in regulated jurisdictions.
Magnus Olsson said: “Being granted a licence in Alberta is another important step in our North American growth journey and further strengthens our presence in Canada.
“Regulated markets are the foundation of our business, and Alberta represents an exciting opportunity to expand our footprint in a jurisdiction that shares our commitment to high standards, player protection and long-term sustainability.”
The Alberta licence forms part of Play’n GO’s broader strategy of expanding through regulated markets, working closely with licensed operators to deliver compliant, high-quality gaming content focused on innovation, responsibility, and long-term commercial value.
As part of its market entry preparations, the company has aligned its technology and game portfolio with Alberta’s regulatory standards and requirements, with an initial batch of titles already undergoing certification to ensure launch readiness.
About Play’n GO
With more than 20 years of experience in mobile-first gaming, Play’n GO is a global leader in casino entertainment and the creator of some of the industry’s most iconic online titles, including Rich Wilde and the Book of Dead, Reactoonz, and Moon Princess.
A pioneer in the sector, Play’n GO was among the first to recognize the potential of mobile gaming, developing casino content for mobile devices as early as 2005, before the smartphone era.
Today, the company offers a portfolio of more than 450 premium titles, available to regulated operators across over 35 jurisdictions.
Play’n GO is strongly committed to a fully regulated, sustainable gaming industry built around entertainment, safety, and long-term collaboration.
The company works closely with operators, regulators, and research institutions to promote responsible gaming standards across all markets in which it operates.
With a deep understanding of both operators’ and players’ needs, Play’n GO focuses on creating high-quality, enduring content designed for long-term engagement.
In addition to game development, the company also provides backend services and solutions that support operators in delivering a seamless gaming experience.
Beyond gaming, Play’n GO has expanded into complementary entertainment verticals with Play’n GO Music and Play’n GO Shop, and is also a proud partner of the TGR Haas F1 Team.
For more information, please visit www.playngo.com
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Alberta
Play’n GO secures Alberta iGaming supplier licence from AGLC
Play’n GO has been granted a licence to supply online gaming content in Alberta, as the province prepares to launch its regulated online market later this year.
The licence was awarded by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Commission (AGLC). Play’n GO said the approval allows it to provide its online casino games to licensed operators in the province.
Magnus Olsson, Chief Commercial Officer at Play’n GO, said:
“Being granted a licence in Alberta is another important step in our North American growth journey and further strengthens our presence in Canada.
“Regulated markets are the foundation of our business, and Alberta represents an exciting opportunity to expand our footprint in a jurisdiction that shares our commitment to high standards, player protection and long‑term sustainability.”
Play’n GO said it has aligned its technology and game portfolio with Alberta’s regulatory requirements, with an initial batch of titles undergoing certification ahead of launch. The supplier is already active in Canada, with an established presence in Ontario and Quebec, according to the company.
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AGLC
Alberta iGaming Corporation Appoints Dan Keene as its CEO
Dan Keene, who served as the interim CEO of the Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC), has been appointed to the role permanently, effective April 21, 2026. Under his leadership, AiGC will launch Alberta’s regulated iGaming market on July 13. Keene has played a pivotal role in shaping the province’s gaming landscape, both through his work standing up AiGC and in his previous roles at the Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Commission (AGLC).
“Dan brings deep operational experience and a strong track record in gaming and market development. His leadership will be essential as the Alberta iGaming Corporation prepares for launch and delivers a regulated market built on social responsibility and player protection,” said Sanjeev Kad, Board Chair, Alberta iGaming Corporation.
About Dan Keene
Serving as Vice-President, Gaming at AGLC since July 2022, Keene overseen a broad portfolio, including gaming retail services, technical operations, compliance, online gambling, player loyalty, supply chain, electronic gaming, and product development across Alberta. He has been instrumental in advancing consumer-focused initiatives. He co-led the creation of Winner’s Edge, Alberta’s first province-wide casino loyalty program, and guided the operations of PlayAlberta.ca, currently, the province’s only regulated online gambling platform. Previously, Keene worked at AGLC as Manager, Casino Products. In this role, he led a team of specialists responsible for selecting slot games and terminals for Alberta’s 30 casinos and 750 VLT locations. Before joining AGLC, he completed successful tenures with Molson Breweries and Century Casinos Inc.
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