What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Carbondale IL

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.

Perry County Counseling Center Inc
(618) 457-4144
1110 Cedar Court
Carbondale, IL
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Carbondale DUI and Counseling Program
(618) 457-4044
2015 West Main Street
Carbondale, IL
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Fellowship House
(618) 833-2194
800 North Main Street
Anna, IL
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Franklin Williamson Human Services Inc
(618) 997-5336
1305 West Main Street
Marion, IL
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Perry Counseling Center Inc
(618) 542-4357
1016 South Madison Street
Du Quoin, IL
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Substance abuse
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Southern IL Regional Social Services
(618) 457-6703x248
604 East College Street
Carbondale, IL
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Illinois Centre Behavioral Health
(618) 997-3647
3111 Williamson County Parkway
Marion, IL
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Franklin/Williamson Human Services Inc
(618) 997-5336
1307 West Main Street
Marion, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Franklin/Williamson Human Services Inc
(618) 937-6483
902 West Main Street
West Frankfort, IL
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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
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Franklin-Williamson Human Services Inc
(618) 997-5336
1302 1/2 West Cherry Street
Marion, IL
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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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