What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Granada Hills CA

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.

CA Diversion Intervention Foundation
(800) 842-9089
17715 Chatsworth Street
Granada Hills, CA
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Substance abuse
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Veterans Affairs Medical Center
(818) 895-9480
16111 Plummer Street
North Hills, CA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Northeast Valley Health Corporation
(818) 361-0511
1161 North Maclay Avenue
San Fernando, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents
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Spanish

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MaClay Rehabilitation Centre
(818) 362-5615
13770 Sayre Street
Sylmar, CA
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(888) 446-4343
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Men, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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Hollywood and Vine Recovery Center
(818) 917-8500
20540 Hiawatha Street
Chatsworth, CA
Hotline
(818) 917-8500
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Criminal justice clients
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Northridge Hospital Medical Center
(818) 885-8500x3621
18300 Roscoe Boulevard
Northridge, CA
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(818) 885-5484
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Hospital inpatient
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Reseda Substance Abuse Treatment
(818) 895-5002
8745 Parthenia Place
North Hills, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Pregnant/postpartum women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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Russian, Spanish

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Safety Education Center
(818) 708-1198
18700 Sherman Way
Reseda, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Western Pacific Med Corp
(818) 705-5561
7232 Canby Avenue
Reseda, CA
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(818) 705-5561
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women
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Arabic, Spanish

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Oasis Women''s Recovering Community
(818) 362-0986
13832 Polk Street
Sylmar, CA
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, 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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