What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? High Point NC

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.

Caring Services Inc
(336) 886-5594
102 Chestnut Street
High Point, NC
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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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Incentives Inc
(336) 841-1104
1026 Hutton Lane
High Point, NC
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Substance abuse
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Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Alcoholics Home Inc
(336) 882-1026
5884 Riverdale Drive
Jamestown, NC
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)

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ASAP Residential Treatment Youth Focus
(336) 333-6853x242
5016 Friendly Avenue
Greensboro, NC
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(336) 312-3373
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Triad Psychiatric and
(336) 632-3505
3511 West Market Street
Greensboro, NC
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders

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Alcohol and Drug Services
(336) 882-2125
119 Chestnut Drive
High Point, NC
Hotline
(866) 449-8368
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Family Service of the Piedmont
(336) 387-6161x3312
1401 Long Street
High Point, NC
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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
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Green Center of Growth and Development
(336) 472-4459
25 West Guilford Street
Thomasville, NC
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Youth Focus
(336) 333-6853x242
5016 West Friendly Avenue
Greensboro, NC
Hotline
(336) 312-3373
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Al-Con Counseling Associates
(336) 299-4655
612 Pasteur Drive
Greensboro, NC
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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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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