What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Emporia KS

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.

Mental Health Ctr of East Central KS
(620) 343-2211x2602
1000 Lincoln Street
Emporia, KS
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(620) 343-2211
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Corner House Inc
(620) 342-3015
418 Market Street
Emporia, KS
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
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Men, Criminal justice clients

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Atchison Valley Hope Treatment Center
(785) 233-1730
1816 North 2nd Street
Atchison, KS
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
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Drevels Counseling Services
(785) 823-1961
1106 Saint Mary's Road
Junction City, KS
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Farm Inc
(316) 684-5300
2627 East Central Street
Wichita, KS
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Newman Regional Health
(620) 342-6678
1024 West 12th Avenue
Emporia, KS
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Henderson/Simmons Counseling Services
(620) 341-9133
517 Merchant Street
Emporia, KS
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Mount Carmel Regional Medical Center
(620) 231-1068
1102 East Centennial Street
Pittsburg, KS
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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Catholic Social Services Dodge City
(620) 227-1562
906 Central Street
Dodge City, KS
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Elizabeth Layton Center Inc
(785) 242-3780
204 East 15th Street
Ottawa, KS
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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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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