Four Different Phases of the Gambling Addiction Amityville NY

and relationship ruin in most, if not all, cases. For some, attempted suicide after losing a bet is not unheard of. Pathological gambling is much more common among men than in women, though the number female gambling addicts are on the rise as well. Gambling addicts are also more likely to smoke cigarettes and abuse alcohol compared to recreational gamblers and this can compound the problem.

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Northwell at South Oaks Hospital
DBA South Oaks Hosp CD OP Clinic
631-608-5028
400 Sunrise Highway
Outpatient Program Carone Hall
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Mental health services, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Case management, Naltrexone (oral), Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications, Acamprosate(Campral®), Drug or alcohol urine screening, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Self-help groups, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Detoxification, Opioids Detoxification, TB screening, Employment counseling or training, Screening for tobacco use, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Housing services, Buprenorphine maintenance, Buprenorphine used in treatment, Domestic violence services - family or partner, Screening for Hepatitis B, Screening for Hepatitis C, Nicotine replacement therapy, Buprenorphine detoxification, Vivitrol® (injectable Naltrexone), Prescribes/administer buprenorphine and/or naltrexone, Benzodiazepines Detoxification, Disulfiram(Antabuse®), Relapse prevention from naltrxone, Treatment for gambling disorder, Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time,
Northwell at South Oaks Hospital
DBA South Oaks Hosp CD OP Clinic
631-608-5028
400 Sunrise Highway
Outpatient Program Carone Hall
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Mental health services, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Case management, Naltrexone (oral), Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications, Acamprosate(Campral®), Drug or alcohol urine screening, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Self-help groups, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Detoxification, Opioids Detoxification, TB screening, Employment counseling or training, Screening for tobacco use, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Housing services, Buprenorphine maintenance, Buprenorphine used in treatment, Domestic violence services - family or partner, Screening for Hepatitis B, Screening for Hepatitis C, Nicotine replacement therapy, Buprenorphine detoxification, Vivitrol® (injectable Naltrexone), Prescribes/administer buprenorphine and/or naltrexone, Benzodiazepines Detoxification, Disulfiram(Antabuse®), Relapse prevention from naltrxone, Treatment for gambling disorder, Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time

Service Setting:Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone, Outpatient detoxification, Psychiatric hospital

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Long Island Home
(631) 608-5610
400 Sunrise Highway
Amityville, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient

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Hope for Youth Family Service Center
(631) 842-7900
201 Dixon Avenue
Amityville, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
Spanish

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CG and D Alc/Addiction Services Inc
(631) 691-0769
45 Dixon Avenue
Amityville, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Yes Community Counseling Center
(516) 799-3203
75 Grand Avenue
Massapequa, NY
Hotline
(516) 799-3000
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Italian, Spanish

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Bethpage Adolescent Development
(516) 433-5344
936 Stewart Avenue
Bethpage, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders

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Town of Babylon Div of Drug and Al Svs
(631) 789-3700
400 Broadway
Amityville, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Seafield Services Inc
(631) 424-2900x102
37 John Street
Amityville, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Southeast Nassau Guidance Center (SNG)
(516) 679-9800
2146 Jackson Avenue
Seaford, NY
Hotline
(516) 679-9800
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients

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Pederson-Krag Center Inc
(631) 920-8250
240-A Long Island Avenue
Wyandanch, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Bridge Back to Life Center Inc
(516) 520-6600
4271 Hempstead Turnpike
Bethpage, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders

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Four Different Phases of the Gambling Addiction

In recent days the gambling addictions rising than ever due to the varied chances to gamble. Nowadays there are a number of sports betting, slot machines and casinos than ever before. If you stay away from casinos, there is also telephone betting and even more gambling on the internet. It is truly an addiction that can be difficult to conquer. Gambling can and does become a serious problem. It often leads to financial and relationship ruin in most, if not all, cases. For some, attempted suicide after losing a bet is not unheard of. Pathological gambling is much more common among men than in women, though the number female gambling addicts are on the rise as well. Gambling addicts are also more likely to smoke cigarettes and abuse alcohol compared to recreational gamblers and this can compound the problem. There are four phases that can help you realize a gambling addiction: the winning phase, the chasing phase, the desperation phase and hopelessness.

The Winning Phase:

This is a short and sometimes non-existent phase that associates escape from problems with winning several small or large bets. It can give a temporary boost in self-esteem and a sense of empowerment. The excitement and titillation often felt at the casino is used to charge up the lives of those predisposed by some conditions and loneliness.

The Chasing Phase:

The addiction starts to unravel when a number of losses are attributed to poor luck. Somehow, no win is ever enough. More often, the person prefers...

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