Treatment for Compulsive Gambling Addictions Canon City CO

There are several methods use to treat gambling addictions. Most treatment programs will have the gambling addict take some form of psychotherapy or medication. Medications for gambling addiction treatment are usually some form of anti-depressant. SSRR’s (Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) have proven to be effective for mood swings and pathological gamblers.

Rocky Mountain Behavioral Health Inc
(719) 275-7650
3239 Independence Road
Canon City, CO
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Gays and Lesbians, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Russian, Spanish

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Adult and Youth Counseling Servs Inc
(719) 276-1311
831 Royal Gorge Boulevard
Canon City, CO
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Southern Ute Alcohol Recovery Center
(970) 563-0041
620 Goddard Street
Ignacio, CO
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Criminal justice clients

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Running Creek Counseling Service
(303) 688-8231
2195 North Hwy 83
Franktown, CO
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Spanish

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Touchstone Counseling Center
(303) 989-9577
777 South Wadsworth Boulevard
Lakewood, CO
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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A Turning Point
(719) 276-2519
111 South 7th Street
Canon City, CO
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Gays and Lesbians, DUI/DWI offenders

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HalfMoon Arts
(970) 407-1335
201 South Collage
Fort Collins, CO
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Gays and Lesbians, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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ARTS Univ of CO Health Science Ctr
(303) 388-5894
1827 Gaylord Street
Denver, CO
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women
Language Services
Spanish

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Arapahoe House
(303) 412-3941
7373 Birch Street
Commerce City, CO
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Centennial Mental Health Center Inc
(970) 854-2114
127 East Denver Street
Holyoke, CO
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Treatment for Compulsive Gambling Addictions

Compulsive Gambling addiction is a major problem, for the problem gambler proper assistance is available. Pathologic gambling is a psychological addiction because of the ‘rush’ you feel when you get or win money in gambling game. A person’s experiences and personality type also play a large role in gambling addictions. People who are pathologic gamblers can’t control their impulses to gamble. There are many different degrees of addiction. All which can be treated differently.

There are several methods use to treat gambling addictions. Most treatment programs will have the gambling addict take some form of psychotherapy or medication. Medications for gambling addiction treatment are usually some form of anti-depressant. SSRR’s (Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) have proven to be effective for mood swings and pathological gamblers. Psycho and cognitive behavior therapy aim at replacing negative beliefs with healthy and positive ones. Group therapy can also be very helpful as a gambling addiction treatment as they offer a medium for advice, feedback and support.

Treatment Programs for Compulsive Gamblers

Treatment programs are unique for each person, so the individual must track down a program that best suits his needs. There is help and hope for problem gamblers. One of the first steps to helping yourself is admitting you have the problem. The world may seem empty but there is always someone out there that can help. Gambling is meant to be fun, n...

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