Behavioral Addictions

When a habit stops feeling like a choice

Gambling, gaming and other compulsive behaviors are treatable, with the same evidence-based, judgment-free care Pelago built for substance use. No diagnosis needed to start.

Confidential

50-state coverage

No diagnosis needed

A real condition, rarely treated

Behavioral addiction is clinically recognized, and it shares the same brain and behavior patterns as substance use. Most people never get help, because few benefits acknowledge it, let alone cover it. Pelago does both.

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    People with gambling disorder are 18x more likely to have alcohol use disorder

  • 0 in 3

    People with gaming disorder also have depression

  • $0K

    Excess medical and productivity cost per employee with binge eating disorder

Whatever's taken hold, there's a way back

Betting that’s hard to stop, online or in person, and the debt, secrecy and stress that come with it.

Our approach

  • Everyday support

    For noticing a pattern you want to change. Preventative, self-directed support, guided by AI.

  • Clinician-led care

    For a habit you want proactive help with. Counselor-led care, CBT, tracking, and daily practices that keep your momentum going.

  • Specialty depth

    For a compulsion that needs clinical care. A physician-led, multidisciplinary team, with support for any co-occurring conditions.

Melissa Circelli

Chief Human Resources Officer

Customer Stories

Pelago has personally made me more proud of what I do. To know that employees are making choices that help them live happier and healthy lives. Those are things you hope get to happen, but when you see it happen, it's amazing.

Melissa Circelli

Chief Human Resources Officer

Frequently asked questions
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Whatever you're carrying, start here

Sona is Pelago’s voice-first clinical AI, providing assessments, triaging and everyday support. Everyone starts with Sona, and is then routed to the right program at the right time.