Treatment for Compulsive Gambling Addictions Harlingen TX

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.

Recovery Center of Cameron County
(956) 548-0028
712 North 77th Sunshine Strip
Harlingen, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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Recovery Center of Cameron County
(956) 548-0028
700 East Levee Street
Brownsville, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Oak Haven Recovery Center
(903) 938-5149
7470 State Highway 154
Marshall, TX
Hotline
(800) 832-1009
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Deborah Judith, Inc
(210) 822-9493
410 South Main Street
San Antonio, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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North Dallas Drug Rehabilitation Ctr
(972) 446-0972
1606 South I-35 East
Carrollton, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Spanish

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Texas American Medical Consultants
(956) 550-9970
954 East 10th Madison Street
Brownsville, TX
Hotline
(956) 543-7929
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults

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Central Plains Center for MH/MR and SA
(806) 291-4425
631 Broadway
Plainview, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients

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Center for Life Resources
(325) 646-9574x292
408 1/2 Mulberry Street
Brownwood, TX
Hotline
(800) 458-7788
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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All About Recovery
(713) 697-6820
20842 Highway 59
New Caney, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients

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Choosing How I Live Life
(512) 385-4799
1700 Montopolis Drive
Austin, TX
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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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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