What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Roseburg OR

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.

ADAPT/Deer Creek
(541) 673-5119
2064 Douglas Street SE
Roseburg, OR
Hotline
(541) 672-2691
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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ADAPT/Crossroads
(541) 673-3469
3099 Diamond Lake Boulevard NE
Roseburg, OR
Hotline
(541) 672-2691
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children, Men
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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ADAPT/Corrections
(541) 672-1761
1215 Court Street
Roseburg, OR
Hotline
(541) 672-2691
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Prevention and Recovery Northwest
(541) 484-9274
1188 Olive Street
Eugene, OR
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Lincoln County Health and Human Servs
(541) 265-4179
36 SW Nye Street
Newport, OR
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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ADAPT/Jackson
(541) 672-2691
548 SE Jackson Street
Roseburg, OR
Hotline
(541) 672-2691
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Serenity Lane
(541) 673-3504
2575 NW Kline Street
Roseburg, OR
Hotline
(541) 673-3504
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders

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Allied Health Services Tigard
(503) 684-8159
11945 SW Pacific Highway
Tigard, OR
Hotline
(877) 637-6237
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Opiate Treatment Program Portland VA
(503) 220-8262
Portland VA Medical Center
Portland, OR
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient

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White Bird Clinic
(541) 683-1641
323 East 12th Avenue
Eugene, OR
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, 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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