What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Rock Falls IL

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.

Recovery Zone
(815) 626-2800
1503 1st Avenue
Rock Falls, IL
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(815) 625-0013
2611 Woodlawn Road
Sterling, IL
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(815) 288-6655
1247 North Galena Avenue
Dixon, IL
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(815) 772-3626
230 East Main Street
Morrison, IL
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(847) 824-2475
1330 Webford Street
Des Plaines, IL
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(815) 626-7333x206
1901 1st Avenue
Sterling, IL
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Adult Education Associates
(815) 284-3940
748 Timbercreek Road
Dixon, IL
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(815) 284-6611
325 Illinois Route 2
Dixon, IL
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Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
(815) 284-7796x2001
1261 Illinois Route 38
Nachusa, IL
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(708) 343-7860
1633 North 37th Avenue
Melrose Park, IL
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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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