What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Danville 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.

Prairie Center Health Systems Inc
(217) 477-4500
Vermillion Unit
Danville, IL
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(217) 356-7576
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Pathways at Seifert Counseling Center
(217) 443-9511
120 North Vermillion Street
Danville, IL
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Alcohol/Chemical Evaluation Services
(217) 443-9190
119 North Vermillion Street
Danville, IL
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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North Central Behavioral Health System
(815) 673-3388
17 Northpoint Drive
Streator, IL
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(815) 224-1610
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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Lake County Health Dept Behav Health
(847) 377-8200
3002 Grand Avenue
Waukegan, IL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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VA Illiana Healthcare System
(217) 554-4177
1900 East Main Street
Danville, IL
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Substance abuse
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New Directions Treatment Center
(217) 442-9026
153 North Vermilion Street
Danville, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Bartlett Counseling Services LLC
(765) 294-3100x3
101 North Main Street
Veedersburg, IN
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Criminal justice clients

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Apple Behavioral Counseling
(217) 323-3990
401 South State Street
Beardstown, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents, Women, DUI/DWI offenders
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Spanish

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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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