What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Muskegon MI

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.

Community Mental Health Services of
(231) 724-3699
125 East Southern Avenue
Muskegon, MI
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Catholic Charities West Michigan
(231) 726-4735
1095 3rd Street
Muskegon, MI
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
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Spanish

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Hackley Life Counseling
(231) 726-3582
1352 Terrace Street
Muskegon, MI
Hotline
(231) 726-3582
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders

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Eastside Substance Abuse Clinic
(231) 739-4359x10
445 East Sherman Boulevard
Muskegon Heights, MI
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Ottagan Addictions Recovery Inc (OAR)
(616) 842-6710
1310 Wisconsin Street
Grand Haven, MI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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West Michigan Therapy Inc
(231) 728-2138
130 East Apple Avenue
Muskegon, MI
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Alcohol and Chemical Abuse Consultants
(231) 737-9840
635 West Summit
Muskegon, MI
Hotline
(231) 737-9840
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, German, Italian

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Pine Rest Christian Mental Hlth Servs
(231) 733-8231
1150 Sherman Boulevard
Muskegon, MI
Hotline
(800) 678-5500
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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West Michigan Therapy Inc
(231) 739-6840
2333 East Jarman Street
Muskegon Heights, MI
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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, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Grand Haven Clinic
(616) 847-5145
1445 Sheldon Road
Grand Haven, MI
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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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