Effects of Gambling Addictions Emporia KS

Gambling addiction can make people feel just as terrible when they are up as when they are down. It is when those gamblers hit rock bottom that the real problems occur, though. When money is owed to different sources, people will do just about anything to get it. This can lead to crime, dishonesty, and a whole host of social problems that will simply compound the problem gambler’s awful set of circumstances. There are not a whole lot of cures for gambling addiction.

Mental Health Ctr of East Central KS
(620) 343-2211x2602
1000 Lincoln Street
Emporia, KS
Hotline
(620) 343-2211
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Arabic, Spanish

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Newman Regional Health
(620) 342-6678
1024 West 12th Avenue
Emporia, KS
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Norton Valley Hope
(785) 877-5101
709 West Holme Street
Norton, KS
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Language Services
Spanish

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Johnson County Mental Health Center
(913) 782-2100
1125 West Spruce Street
Olathe, KS
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Kansas City Metro Methadone Program
(913) 588-6493
3901 Rainbow Boulevard Mail Stop 4015
Kansas City, KS
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Henderson/Simmons Counseling Services
(620) 341-9133
517 Merchant Street
Emporia, KS
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Corner House Inc
(620) 342-3015
418 Market Street
Emporia, KS
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Men, Criminal justice clients

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Ashby House Ltd
(785) 826-4935
150 South 8th Street
Salina, KS
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children

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Kerrs Counseling
(785) 243-4164
520 Washington Street
Concordia, KS
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Individual and Family Systems Recovery
(316) 689-8787
2024 North Woodlawn Street
Wichita, KS
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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Effects of Gambling Addictions

One of the rising issues in all parts of the globe is gambling addiction. The results are going to be the same whatever the gambling may be on sporting events, horse races, table games, or the increasingly popular poker games. Certain people can gamble all day and it will never affect them. They will never feel like they are losing control no matter how much money is won or lost. Then there are the problem gamblers. They are usually good people, but they turn into degenerates when it comes to gambling. Most of their issues are either competition based or money based and their problems can become extremely large if problem gambling is not checked.Compulsive gamblers who suffer from gambling addiction have as difficult a time with their condition as people with smoking, alcohol, or drug addictions. It doesn’t matter if they are winning or losing, either. Gambling addiction can make people feel just as terrible when they are up as when they are down. It is when those gamblers hit rock bottom that the real problems occur, though. When money is owed to different sources, people will do just about anything to get it. This can lead to crime, dishonesty, and a whole host of social problems that will simply compound the problem gambler’s awful set of circumstances. There are not a whole lot of cures for gambling addiction. One cannot just go into the store and purchase a pill to kill gambling addiction. Instead, mental issues must be worked out in order for a person to shake the hab...

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