What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Big Spring TX

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.

Veterans Affairs Medical Center
(432) 263-7361x7301
300 Veterans Boulevard
Big Spring, TX
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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West Oaks Hospital Inc
(713) 995-0909
6500 Hornwood Drive
Houston, TX
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents
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Shoreline Inc
(361) 643-6643
1220 Gregory Street
Taft, TX
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(800) 628-3265
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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Cease Addiction Now Inc
(281) 427-4226
401 West Texas Avenue
Baytown, TX
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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Toxicology Associates Inc
(409) 935-3749
2411 Franklin Street
La Marque, TX
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance
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Outpatient

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Montrose Counseling Center
(713) 529-0037x305
401 Branard Street
Houston, TX
Hotline
(713) 529-3211
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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West Texas Counseling and
(214) 630-7146
5415 Maple Avenue
Dallas, TX
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient

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A New Freedom
(713) 956-5597
1311 Antoine drive
Houston, TX
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Men

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DePaul Center
(254) 776-5970
301 Londonderry Drive
Waco, TX
Hotline
(254) 776-5970
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient

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Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Center
(806) 743-2800
3601 4th Street
Lubbock, TX
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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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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