What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Radcliff 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.

Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System
(270) 351-9444
3909 South Wilson Road
Radcliff, KY
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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AA and Associates Approved Alc/Drug
(502) 896-6900
1225 North Dixie Avenue
Radcliff, KY
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders
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Passages Transitional Housing Program
(270) 737-6449
615 Westport Road
Elizabethtown, KY
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Halfway house

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Stepworks Addiction Resources
(270) 982-1244
100 Diecks Drive
Elizabethtown, KY
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Heartland Counseling Services PSC
(270) 763-6644
806 North Mulberry Street
Elizabethtown, KY
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Women, Criminal justice clients

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Communicare Inc
(270) 351-8166
1072 South Dixie Avenue
Radcliff, KY
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(270) 769-1304
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Hub City Counseling
(270) 737-8529
7 Public Square
Elizabethtown, KY
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders

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Communicare Inc
(270) 765-5145
1311 North Dixie Highway
Elizabethtown, KY
Hotline
(800) 641-4673
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Kentucky Driving School
(270) 765-3383
110 West Dixie Avenue
Elizabethtown, KY
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders

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Shelton Counseling Services
(502) 468-9901
248 Main Street
Lebanon Junction, KY
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Pregnant/postpartum women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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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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