What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Lawton OK

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.

Marie Detty Youth and
(580) 250-1406
605 West Gore
Lawton, OK
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Substance abuse
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New Pathways Halfway House
(580) 248-3654
1401 NE Lawrie Tatum Road
Lawton, OK
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Quapaw Counseling Services
(918) 542-1786
1301 SE 59th Street
Oklahoma City, OK
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Kiamichi Council on Alcoholism and
(580) 286-3301
104 NE Avenue A
Idabel, OK
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(580) 212-9175
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Substance abuse
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Vinita Alcohol and Drug Treatment Ctr
(918) 256-9210
24919 South 4420 Road
Vinita, OK
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women

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Roadback Inc.
(580) 357-8114
405 SW 15th Street
Lawton, OK
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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House of Hope Inc
(918) 786-2930
442606 East 250 Road
Vinita, OK
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Substance abuse
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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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Logan County Youth and Family Services
(405) 282-5524
4710 South Division Street
Guthrie, OK
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Gary E Miller Candian Co
(405) 262-0202
7905 East Highway 66
El Reno, OK
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Substance abuse
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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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Adolescents, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Bill Willis Community Mental Hlth and
(918) 696-6212
716 South 2nd Street
Stilwell, OK
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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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