Treatment for Compulsive Gambling Addictions Live Oak FL

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.

Diversified Human Services Inc
(386) 752-9937
308 South Ohio Avenue
Live Oak, FL
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Substance abuse
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Lakeview Center Inc
(850) 453-7722
6425 North Pensacola Boulevard
Pensacola, FL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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ACT Center Inc
(407) 880-2203
231 West Main Street
Apopka, FL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Miami Dade Bureau of Rehab Services
(305) 953-5179
11575 NW 7th Avenue
Miami, FL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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Jackson North Community MH Center
(786) 466-2800
15055 NW 27th Avenue
Opa Locka, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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Spanish

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Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc
(386) 362-4218
920 NW Noble Ferry Road
Live Oak, FL
Hotline
(352) 374-5600x2
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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dba Omega Centre
(239) 489-4705
1508 SE 17th Avenue
Cape Coral, FL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Adjustment and Awareness
(863) 291-3155
243 3rd Street SW
Winter Haven, FL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Lifeline of Miami Inc
(954) 791-5484
4495 SW 67th Terrace
Davie, FL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Rational Steps
(727) 347-3284
1591 Main Street
Dunedin, FL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
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Adolescents, 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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