What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Lisle IL

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.

Central Park of Lisle/Sanya Syrstad
(630) 890-2226
3333 Warrenville Road
Lisle, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders
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Croatian, French, Italian, Serbian, Spanish

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Robert A Moylan LCPC
(630) 355-9608
3333 Warrenville Road
Lisle, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Croatian, Serbian, Spanish

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Corporate Health Resource Center
(630) 719-9292
3550 Hobson Road
Woodridge, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Polish

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Alpha Counseling Center Inc
(630) 983-4577
1112 South Washington Street
Naperville, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders

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New Visions Counseling Services Inc
(630) 493-1100
6912 Main Street
Downers Grove, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Alexander Zubenko and Associates
(630) 960-5860
4699 Auvergne
Lisle, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
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Russian

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Woodridge Interventions
(630) 968-6477x73505
2221 West 64th Street
Woodridge, IL
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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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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Resurrection Addiction Services
(847) 493-3600
2001 Butterfield Road
Downers Grove, IL
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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, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men

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Care Clinics Inc
(630) 896-4650
121 North Washington Street
Naperville, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Polish, Spanish

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Serenity House Inc
(630) 620-6616x128
1045 Adler Lane
Naperville, IL
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Outpatient
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Women

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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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