What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Ogdensburg NY

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.

Saint Lawrence Addiction Treatment Ctr
(315) 393-1180
1 Chimney Point Drive
Ogdensburg, NY
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Saint Lawrence County
(315) 386-2189
80 State Highway 310
Canton, NY
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(315) 265-2422
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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North Country Freedom Homes
(315) 379-0139x11
3702 County Route 14
Madrid, NY
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Freedom Institute Inc
(212) 838-0044
515 Madison Avenue
New York, NY
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Substance abuse
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Montefiore Medical Center (SATP)
(718) 583-0600x106
2005 Jerome Avenue
Bronx, NY
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Saint Lawrence County Comm Servs Board
(315) 393-1164
1 Chimney Point Drive
Ogdensburg, NY
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(315) 265-2422
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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
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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North Country Freedom Homes
(315) 379-0139x11
25 Dies Street
Canton, NY
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)

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Canton/Postdam Hospital
(315) 287-4264
Richville Health Center
Richville, NY
Hotline
(315) 261-5954
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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Mohawk

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Saint Josephs Villa of Rochester Inc
(585) 865-1550x213
3300 Dewey Avenue
Rochester, NY
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Substance abuse
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Adolescents
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(518) 434-6468
271 Central Avenue
Albany, NY
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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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