What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Valparaiso IN

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.

Fresh Start Counseling Services
(219) 548-9400
1552 West Lincoln Way
Valparaiso, IN
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Substance abuse
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(219) 531-3500
601 Wall Street
Valparaiso, IN
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(219) 762-9557
3349 Willowcreek Street
Portage, IN
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Fresh Start Counseling Services
(219) 736-5990
3490 West 81st Avenue
Merrillville, IN
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Substance abuse
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Southlake Center for Mental Health Inc
(219) 769-4005
8555 Taft Street
Merrillville, IN
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(219) 769-4005
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients

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Joseph Corporation
(219) 759-6760
793-2 Juniper Road
Valparaiso, IN
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Choices Counseling Services
(219) 548-8727
607 East Lincoln Way
Valparaiso, IN
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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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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(219) 942-4040
1348 South Lake Park Avenue
Hobart, IN
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(219) 769-4005
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Criminal justice clients

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Anglican Social Services of
(219) 942-3476
8555 Grand Boulevard
Merrillville, IN
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients

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Awakenings LLC
(219) 791-9083
7853 Taft Street
Merrillville, IN
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Substance abuse
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Adolescents, 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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