What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Venice FL

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.

First Step of Sarasota Inc
(941) 497-7742
2210 South Tamiami Trail
Venice, FL
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Coastal Behavioral Healthcare Inc
(941) 492-4300
7810 South Tamiami Trail
Venice, FL
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(941) 952-1147
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Coastal Behavioral Healthcare Inc
(941) 952-1147
2750 Bahia Vista
Sarasota, FL
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(941) 364-9355
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Substance abuse
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Circles of Care Inc
(321) 722-5200
400 East Sheridan Road
Melbourne, FL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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ACT Center Inc
(407) 381-9616
4300 South Semoran Boulevard
Orlando, FL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Home Detox Inc
(941) 412-3869
530 U.S. 41 Bypass South
Venice, FL
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(941) 412-3869
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Outpatient

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Tri-County Counseling and Life
(941) 429-0804
3115 Bobcat Village Center Road
North Port, FL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Sarasota Drug Court
(941) 861-8120
1991 Main Street
Sarasota, FL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches
(561) 993-8082
816 NW Avenue D
Belle Glade, FL
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)

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(800) 897-8060
300 South Duncan Avenue
Clearwater, FL
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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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