What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Somerville NJ

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.

Center for Great Expectations
(908) 218-0210x201
1 Eastern Avenue
Somerville, NJ
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Guided Life Structures
(908) 704-0011
58 East Main Street
Somerville, NJ
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Seniors/older adults, DUI/DWI offenders

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Samaritan Homeless Interim Program
(908) 725-3260
87 East High Street
Somerville, NJ
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Catholic Charities/Somerset
(908) 722-1881
540 Route 22 East
Bridgewater, NJ
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders

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Carrier Clinic
(908) 281-1000x1331
252 County Route 601
Belle Mead, NJ
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient

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Somerset Treatment Services
(908) 722-1232x2
118 West End Avenue
Somerville, NJ
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women, DUI/DWI offenders

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Michael Chenkin LCSW LCADC
(732) 688-3493
337 East Main Street
Somerville, NJ
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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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Institute for Family/Adolescent Servs
(908) 526-7809
600 1st Avenue
Raritan, NJ
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Richard Hall CMHC
(908) 725-2800
500 North Bridge Street
Bridgewater, NJ
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Family and Community Services of
(732) 356-1082x13
339 West 2nd Street
Bound Brook, NJ
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Polish, Spanish

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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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