What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Sycamore 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.

DUI Counseling Center
(815) 895-9000
407 West State Street
Sycamore, IL
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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, Persons with HIV/AIDS, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Braden Counseling Center PC
(815) 787-9000
2580 DeKalb Avenue
Sycamore, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders

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Sauk Medical Clinic
(815) 748-0828
1025 West Hillcrest Drive
Dekalb, IL
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Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
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Chinese, Spanish

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Braden Counseling Center PC
(815) 561-8855
1500 West Lincoln Avenue
Rochelle, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders

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Sinnissippi Centers Inc
(815) 562-3801
1321 North 7th Street
Rochelle, IL
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(800) 242-7642
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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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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Professional Consultations Inc
(800) 428-7260
134 West State Street
Sycamore, IL
Hotline
(800) 428-7260
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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
Language Services
Spanish

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Ben Gordon Center
(815) 756-4875
12 Health Services Drive
DeKalb, IL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
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Adolescents, Women, DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Associated DUI Centers Inc
(630) 443-2833
2210 Dean Street
St. Charles, IL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
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Adolescents, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders

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Saint Joseph Hospital
(847) 695-3200x5763
77 North Airlite Street
Elgin, IL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Abacus Program
(847) 742-0413
555 Tollgate Street
Elgin, IL
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders

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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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