What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Athens OH

Compulsive gamblers may start betting small amounts, but sooner or later start to wager higher bets in order to get the same feelings of excitement they had when they first started playing. Compulsive gamblers often feel agitated and restless if they are unable to gamble and can feel a strong desire to gamble when other aspects of their lives are weighing them down.

Health Recovery Services Inc
(740) 593-6152
P.O. Box 724
Athens, OH
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Substance abuse
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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(740) 385-9895
375 West Front Street
Logan, OH
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Adolescents, Women
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ASTOP Inc
(419) 222-4557x104
1519 North Main Street
Lima, OH
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(800) 567-4673
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Substance abuse
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Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Rosary Hall
(216) 363-2580
2351 East 22nd Street
Cleveland, OH
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(216) 436-2000
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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Recovery Services of North West Ohio
(419) 782-9920
511 Perry Street
Defiance, OH
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men
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Tri-County Mental Health and
(740) 592-3091
90 Hospital Drive
Athens, OH
Hotline
(740) 593-3344
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Liberty Center Connections Pathway
(330) 262-6903
104 Spink Street
Wooster, OH
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Substance abuse , Halfway house, Buprenorphine Services
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Men

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Brown County Recovery Services
(937) 378-4811
75 Banting Drive
Georgetown, OH
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Ohio State University Medical Center
(614) 257-3760
1492 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH
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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
Adolescents, Women, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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First Step Home Inc
(513) 961-4663
2203 Fulton Avenue
Cincinnati, OH
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Residential beds for clients' children

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What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling?

How do you find if you have a gambling addiction? The first thing to note is compulsive gambling is a psychological condition which makes the persons unable to control their desire to gamble. Many crave the feeling they have when they gamble and seek this experience on a daily basis, no matter whether they’re on a winning or losing streak.

Compulsive gamblers may start betting small amounts, but sooner or later start to wager higher bets in order to get the same feelings of excitement they had when they first started playing. Compulsive gamblers often feel agitated and restless if they are unable to gamble and can feel a strong desire to gamble when other aspects of their lives are weighing them down. Compulsive gamblers may also believe that gambling is the only way to pay off debts and keep believing that it’s only a matter of time before they hit the elusive jackpot. Some compulsive gamblers may find themselves lying to friends and families and in some cases stealing money or goods to pay for their gambling habit.

Perils of Compulsive Gamblers

Not all compulsive gamblers will exhibit each of these qualities, but if you recognize just a few of these in yourself or someone close to you then it could be time to seek help.

Compulsive gambling is treatable and there are a number of wonderful organizations set up to deal specifically with this problem.

Gamblers Anonymous is probably the most well-known and widespread and is based on a 12-step program similar t...

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