Treatment for Compulsive Gambling Addictions Calumet City IL

There are several methods use to treat gambling addictions. Most treatment programs will have the gambling addict take some form of psychotherapy or medication. Medications for gambling addiction treatment are usually some form of anti-depressant. SSRR’s (Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) have proven to be effective for mood swings and pathological gamblers.

Local Treatment

Calumet Counseling and DUI Services
A Behavioral Health Agency
708-862-4054
1609 Sibley Boulevard
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Substance abuse education, Screening for substance abuse, Naltrexone (oral), Drug or alcohol urine screening, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Transportation assistance, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Do not treat opioid addiction, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Buprenorphine used in treatment, Treatment for gambling disorder, Treatment for non-substance abuse addiction disorder,
Calumet Counseling and DUI Services
A Behavioral Health Agency
708-862-4054
1609 Sibley Boulevard
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Substance abuse education, Screening for substance abuse, Naltrexone (oral), Drug or alcohol urine screening, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Transportation assistance, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Do not treat opioid addiction, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Buprenorphine used in treatment, Treatment for gambling disorder, Treatment for non-substance abuse addiction disorder

Service Setting:Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone

Insurance Accepted:Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

Fresh Start Counseling Services
(219) 933-7990
7108 Calumet Avenue
Hammond, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Addiction Counseling Services
(708) 418-3344
3346 Ridge Road
Lansing, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Link and Option Center
(708) 331-4880
15652 Homan Avenue
Markham, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Harriet Tubman Women and Children
(773) 785-4955
11352 South State Street
Chicago, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children

Data Provided by:
Integrative Counseling Services
(219) 922-0735
3037 45th Street
Highland, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Midwest Treatment Center
(708) 889-9742
17821 Chappel Avenue
Lansing, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Polish, Spanish

Data Provided by:
Tri City Comprehensive MH Center Inc
(219) 398-7050
3903 Indianapolis Boulevard
East Chicago, IN
Hotline
(219) 392-6001
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women
Language Services
Spanish

Data Provided by:
Addiction and Family Care Inc
(219) 844-7152
3440 169th Street
Hammond, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Spanish

Data Provided by:
Cornerstone Recovering Community
(773) 909-2424
103 West 112th Street
Chicago, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

Data Provided by:
Rosemoor Assessment
(773) 468-8000
439 East 103rd Street
Chicago, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Treatment for Compulsive Gambling Addictions

Compulsive Gambling addiction is a major problem, for the problem gambler proper assistance is available. Pathologic gambling is a psychological addiction because of the ‘rush’ you feel when you get or win money in gambling game. A person’s experiences and personality type also play a large role in gambling addictions. People who are pathologic gamblers can’t control their impulses to gamble. There are many different degrees of addiction. All which can be treated differently.

There are several methods use to treat gambling addictions. Most treatment programs will have the gambling addict take some form of psychotherapy or medication. Medications for gambling addiction treatment are usually some form of anti-depressant. SSRR’s (Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) have proven to be effective for mood swings and pathological gamblers. Psycho and cognitive behavior therapy aim at replacing negative beliefs with healthy and positive ones. Group therapy can also be very helpful as a gambling addiction treatment as they offer a medium for advice, feedback and support.

Treatment Programs for Compulsive Gamblers

Treatment programs are unique for each person, so the individual must track down a program that best suits his needs. There is help and hope for problem gamblers. One of the first steps to helping yourself is admitting you have the problem. The world may seem empty but there is always someone out there that can help. Gambling is meant to be fun, n...

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