What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Indiana PA

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.

Open Door Inc
(724) 465-2605x14
334 Philadelphia Street
Indiana, PA
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(724) 465-2605
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Southwest Behavioral Care Inc
(724) 459-0112
Torrance State Hospital
Torrance, PA
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
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Outpatient
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Lighthouse Counseling Associates
(570) 562-1166
812 South Main Street
Taylor, PA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women

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Gaudenzia Inc
(570) 875-4700
95 Broad Street
Ashland, PA
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(570) 875-4700
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Community Council for Mental Health
(215) 473-7033
4900 Wyalusing Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
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(215) 473-7033
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men
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Spanish

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Open Door Inc
(724) 465-2605
155 East Market Street
Blairsville, PA
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(724) 465-2605
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Open Door Inc
(724) 465-2605
71 South Main Street
Cherry Tree, PA
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(724) 465-2605
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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Drug and Alcohol Services
(877) 451-7799
432 Harmony Avenue
Rochester, PA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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Clear Concepts Counseling
(717) 436-9634
Rural Route 4
Mifflintown, PA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Gaudenzia Inc Winner Co-occurring
(215) 228-7977
1834 West Tioga Street
Philadelphia, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children

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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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