Four Different Phases of the Gambling Addiction Pensacola FL

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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Lakeview Center Inc
Adult Outpatient Counseling
850-469-3730
1221 West Lakeview Avenue
Building H
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Mental health services, Outreach to persons in the community, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Drug or alcohol urine screening, Transportation assistance, Interim services for clients, Do not treat opioid addiction, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Treatment for gambling disorder, Treatment for non-substance abuse addiction disorder, Treatment for internet use disorder,
Lakeview Center Inc
Adult Outpatient Counseling
850-469-3730
1221 West Lakeview Avenue
Building H
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Mental health services, Outreach to persons in the community, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Drug or alcohol urine screening, Transportation assistance, Interim services for clients, Do not treat opioid addiction, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Treatment for gambling disorder, Treatment for non-substance abuse addiction disorder, Treatment for internet use disorder

Service Setting:Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment

Insurance Accepted:Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE), Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs

Lakeview Center Inc
(850) 453-7722
6425 North Pensacola Boulevard
Pensacola, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Cordova Counseling Center
(850) 474-9882
4400 Bayou Boulevard
Pensacola, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Metro Treatment of Florida LP
(850) 968-3565
2420 South Highway 29
Cantonment, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Lakeview Center Inc
(850) 437-8900
6024 Spikes Way
Milton, FL
Hotline
(800) 750-6682
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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Colonial Counseling Associates Center
(407) 249-1146
6623 East Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Lakeview Center Inc
(850) 432-1222
1302 West Avery Street
Pensacola, FL
Hotline
(850) 438-1617
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, French, Vietnamese

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Lakeview Center Inc
(850) 469-3583
7450 Pine Forest Road
Pensacola, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Friary
(850) 932-9375
4400 Hickory Shores Boulevard
Gulf Breeze, FL
Hotline
(850) 438-1617
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women, Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Narconon Gulf Coast Inc
(850) 654-7986
3391 Scenic Highway 98 East
Destin, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)

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Tri County Human Services
(863) 773-2226
202 South 9th Avenue
Wauchula, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Spanish

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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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