What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Loudon TN

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.

Cherokee Health Systems
(865) 670-9231
10263 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN
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(865) 670-9231
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Helen Ross McNabb/Gateway Center
(865) 524-5757
3845 Holston College Road
Louisville, TN
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Lakeside Behavioral Health System
(901) 377-4700x963
2985 Brunswick Road
Memphis, TN
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(800) 232-5253
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Renewal House Inc
(615) 255-5222x108
3410 Clarksville Highway
Nashville, TN
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient
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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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Serenity Recovery Centers Inc
(901) 521-1131
1094 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN
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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
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Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Peninsula Hospital
(865) 970-9800
2347 Jones Bend Road
Louisville, TN
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient
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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Cornerstone of Recovery Inc
(865) 970-7747
1214 Topside Road
Louisville, TN
Hotline
(800) 684-6614
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house, Buprenorphine Services
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
Women, Men

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Samaritan Recovery Community Inc
(615) 244-4802
319 South 4th Street
Nashville, TN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Quinco Mental Health Center
(731) 645-5753
641 East Poplar Street
Selmer, TN
Hotline
(800) 467-2515
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Cumberland Heights Outpatient of
(931) 455-4272
305 South Jackson Street
Tullahoma, TN
Hotline
(800) 646-9998
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, 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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