Treatment for Compulsive Gambling Addictions Hillsborough NC

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.

Carolina Behavioral Care
(919) 644-0049
105 West Corbin Street
Hillsborough, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Freedom House Recovery Center
(919) 425-5474
601 Carlton Avenue
Durham, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)

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Substance Abuse Outpatient Program
(919) 286-0411x7483
1830 Hillandale Road
Durham, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Sunrise Casaworks Residence
(919) 960-3775
209-17 Connor Drive
Chapel Hill, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Residential beds for clients' children

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Holly Fitzgerald LCSW
(919) 942-4778
213 Oxford Hills Drive
Chapel Hill, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Duke University Medical Center
(919) 684-3850
2213 Elba Street
Durham, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men

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Durham Treatment Center
(919) 286-1509
2526 Erwin Road
Durham, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Ctr for Adol Sub Use Trtmt (CAST)
(919) 668-5559
402 Trent Drive
Durham, NC
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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Annas Resources Inc
(919) 942-8422
976 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Chapel Hill, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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UNC Department of Psychiatry
(919) 966-6039
1101 Weaver Dairy Road
Chapel Hill, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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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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