What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Moberly MO

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.

Preferred Family Healthcare Inc
(660) 263-1113
1715 South Morley Street
Moberly, MO
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(800) 964-7118
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(660) 263-7651
416 West Reed Street
Moberly, MO
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(800) 395-2132
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Northland Dependency Services LLC
(816) 472-4637
3917 Broadway
Kansas City, MO
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(573) 775-4080
502 Pine Street
Steelville, MO
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Preferred Family Healthcare Inc
(660) 359-4600
1628 Oklahoma Avenue
Trenton, MO
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Escape Alcohol and Drugs
(660) 263-7552
501 North Ault Street
Moberly, MO
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Hannibal Council on Alc/Drug Abuse Inc
(660) 269-8852x269
100 East Rollins Street
Moberly, MO
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Center for Life Solution Inc II
(314) 731-0100x12
637 Dunn Road
Hazelwood, MO
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(314) 302-6728
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(816) 347-8777
1260 NE Winsor Drive
Lees Summit, MO
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(573) 796-2310
318 South Oak Street
California, MO
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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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