What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Nicholasville KY

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.

Bluegrass East Comprehensive Care Ctr
(859) 885-6315x232
324 Southview Drive
Nicholasville, KY
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(800) 928-8000
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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Counseling Association of Lexington
(859) 278-3456
274 Southland Drive
Lexington, KY
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Substance abuse
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders
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Fayette County DUI Services
(859) 971-9710
3439 Buckhorn Drive
Lexington, KY
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Substance abuse
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Thomas Peeples and Associates PSC
(859) 278-4775
106 Dennis Drive
Lexington, KY
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Substance abuse
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders

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Lexington Professional Associates
(859) 276-0533
340 Legion Drive
Lexington, KY
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient

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Alcohol Related Offenders Program
(859) 885-1540
904 South Main Street
Nicholasville, KY
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Behavioral Medicine Network
(800) 455-5579
861 Corporate Drive
Lexington, KY
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Outpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Patti Hards Marriage and
(859) 278-4364
1517 Nicholasville Road
Lexington, KY
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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Veterans Affairs Medical Center
(859) 233-4511x3816
1101 Veterans Drive
Lexington, KY
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Hope Center
(859) 252-2002x228
1524 Versailles Road
Lexington, KY
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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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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