Treatment for Compulsive Gambling Addictions Carlsbad CA

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

Presbyterian Medical Services
School Based Health Center
575-234-3319
 
3000 West Church Street
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Mental health services, Social skills development, Case management, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Do not treat opioid addiction, Treatment for gambling disorder, Treatment for non-substance abuse addiction disorder, Treatment for internet use disorder,
Presbyterian Medical Services
School Based Health Center
575-234-3319
3000 West Church Street
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Mental health services, Social skills development, Case management, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Do not treat opioid addiction, 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, State financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, Private health insurance

McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ
(760) 721-2781
2821 Oceanside Boulevard
Oceanside, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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Turning Point Crisis Center
(760) 439-2800
1738 South Tremont Street
Oceanside, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)

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McAllister Institute for Trt and Educ
(760) 754-1393
2964 Oceanside Boulevard
Oceanside, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Alpha Project
(760) 630-9922
975 and 993 Postal Way
Vista, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Language Services
Spanish

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Choices in Recovery Center
(760) 945-5290
733 South Santa Fe Avenue
Vista, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Phoenix House of San Diego Inc
(760) 729-2830
785 Grand Avenue
Carlsbad, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
Spanish

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Rebuild
(760) 721-6241
2103 El Camino Real
Oceanside, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

Data Provided by:
McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ
(760) 806-1495
3744 Santa Ynez Way
Oceanside, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Mental Health Systems Inc
(760) 940-1836x20
504 West Vista Way
Vista, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

Data Provided by:
McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ
(760) 757-7166x0
4010 Via Serra
Oceanside, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
Language Services
Spanish

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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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