What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Loveland CO

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.

Creative Counseling Services
(970) 663-2900
325 East 7th Street
Loveland, CO
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Island Grove Regional Trt Center Inc
(970) 498-6525
2555 Midpoint Drive
Fort Collins, CO
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(970) 356-6664x1189
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Turning Point Center For Youth/Family
(970) 221-0999
1644 South College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Seven Lakes Recovery Program
(970) 495-4684
128 6th Street
Windsor, CO
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women

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Jacob Center
(970) 484-8427
729 Remington Street
Fort Collins, CO
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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A New Perspective Counseling Centers
(970) 461-0978
2017 West Eisenhower Boulevard
Loveland, CO
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Alcohol Counseling and
(970) 221-3425
1136 East Stuart Street
Fort Collins, CO
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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, Criminal justice clients

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Assessment Referral Councling (ARC)
(970) 224-1253
126 West Harvard Street
Fort Collins, CO
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Mountain Crest
(970) 207-4800
4601 Corbett Drive
Fort Collins, CO
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient

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Broader Horizons Counseling Services
(720) 234-4555
236 Main Street
Longmont, CO
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Substance abuse
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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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