Four Different Phases of the Gambling Addiction Biddeford ME

and relationship ruin in most, if not all, cases. For some, attempted suicide after losing a bet is not unheard of. Pathological gambling is much more common among men than in women, though the number female gambling addicts are on the rise as well. Gambling addicts are also more likely to smoke cigarettes and abuse alcohol compared to recreational gamblers and this can compound the problem.

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207-774-4564
5 Allfred Street
Suites 1 and 2
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Food Addiction and
Chemical Dependency Consultants LLC
207-774-4564
5 Allfred Street
Suites 1 and 2
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Accepts clients on opioid medication, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Case management, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Treatment for gambling disorder, Treatment for non-substance abuse addiction disorder

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(207) 286-3886
5 Alfred Street
Biddeford, ME
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Recovery Associates of Southern Maine
(207) 283-8032
25 Pool Street
Biddeford, ME
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Outpatient
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(207) 282-1500
2 Springbrook Drive
Biddeford, ME
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110 Main Street
Saco, ME
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Substance abuse
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(207) 934-5231
28 Portland Avenue
Old Orchard Beach, ME
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Park 111 South Alfred Street
Biddeford, ME
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Substance abuse
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5 Washington Street
Biddeford, ME
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Substance abuse
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Saco, ME
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders
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French

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c/o Saco Bay Counseling
Saco, ME
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DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Recovery Associates of Southern Maine
(207) 885-1060
605 Route 1 Suite 4
Scarborough, ME
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(207) 774-4357
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders
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Four Different Phases of the Gambling Addiction

In recent days the gambling addictions rising than ever due to the varied chances to gamble. Nowadays there are a number of sports betting, slot machines and casinos than ever before. If you stay away from casinos, there is also telephone betting and even more gambling on the internet. It is truly an addiction that can be difficult to conquer. Gambling can and does become a serious problem. It often leads to financial and relationship ruin in most, if not all, cases. For some, attempted suicide after losing a bet is not unheard of. Pathological gambling is much more common among men than in women, though the number female gambling addicts are on the rise as well. Gambling addicts are also more likely to smoke cigarettes and abuse alcohol compared to recreational gamblers and this can compound the problem. There are four phases that can help you realize a gambling addiction: the winning phase, the chasing phase, the desperation phase and hopelessness.

The Winning Phase:

This is a short and sometimes non-existent phase that associates escape from problems with winning several small or large bets. It can give a temporary boost in self-esteem and a sense of empowerment. The excitement and titillation often felt at the casino is used to charge up the lives of those predisposed by some conditions and loneliness.

The Chasing Phase:

The addiction starts to unravel when a number of losses are attributed to poor luck. Somehow, no win is ever enough. More often, the person prefers...

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