What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Fraser MI

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.

Oakland Psychological Clinic (PC)
(586) 294-3030
16664 15 Mile Road
Fraser, MI
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Substance abuse
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Interventions
(586) 792-0710
35500 Groesbeck Highway
Clinton Township, MI
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Substance abuse
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Parkview Company
(586) 776-7000
27115 Gratiot Avenue
Roseville, MI
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(586) 977-8700
31201 Chicago Road South
Warren, MI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders

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Macomb Family Services Inc
(586) 226-3440
36975 Utica Road
Clinton Township, MI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Women
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Polish, Spanish

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Action Counseling Clinic Inc
(586) 792-5260
33985 Harper Avenue
Clinton Township, MI
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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, Seniors/older adults, Women, Criminal justice clients

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Eastwood Clinics
(586) 792-5335
35455 Garfield Road
Clinton Township, MI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
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Choices Counseling Center
(586) 772-5101
27730 Gratiot Avenue
Roseville, MI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
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Criminal justice clients

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Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center Inc
(586) 558-7472
8150 East 13 Mile Road
Warren, MI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Henry Ford Behavioral Health Services
(586) 226-7007
42633 Garfield Road
Clinton Township, MI
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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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