Treatment for Compulsive Gambling Addictions Ripley TN

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.

Local Treatment

Westbrook Health Services
304-372-6833
3066 Charleston Road
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Mental health services, Outreach to persons in the community, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Case management, Drug or alcohol urine screening, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Transportation assistance, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Do not treat opioid addiction, Screening for tobacco use, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Housing services, Treatment for gambling disorder, Treatment for non-substance abuse addiction disorder,
Westbrook Health Services
304-372-6833
3066 Charleston Road
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Mental health services, Outreach to persons in the community, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Case management, Drug or alcohol urine screening, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Transportation assistance, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Do not treat opioid addiction, Screening for tobacco use, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Housing services, Treatment for gambling disorder, Treatment for non-substance abuse addiction disorder

Service Setting:Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment

Insurance Accepted:Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE), Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs

Professional Care Services of
(731) 635-3968
403 Commerce Street
Ripley, TN
Hotline
(800) 353-9918
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women

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Pathways of Tennessee Inc
(731) 772-4685
1120 Tammbell Street
Brownsville, TN
Hotline
(800) 372-0693
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Carlton G Wood PhD and
(615) 453-0601
115 Castle Heights Avenue North
Lebanon, TN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men

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Frontier Health Inc
(423) 639-1104
401 Holston Drive
Greeneville, TN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Cherokee Health Systems
(865) 670-9231
10263 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN
Hotline
(865) 670-9231
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Professional Care Services of
(901) 476-8967
1997 Highway 51 South
Covington, TN
Hotline
(901) 476-8967
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders

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Cumberland Heights
(615) 352-1757
8283 River Road
Nashville, TN
Hotline
(800) 646-9998
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

Data Provided by:
Council for Alcohol/DA Servs Inc
(423) 267-6425x201
911 Pineville Road
Chattanooga, TN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

Data Provided by:
Cherokee Health Systems
(865) 933-4110
180 Emory Road
Blaine, TN
Hotline
(865) 933-4110
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

Data Provided by:
TN Community Counseling Services Inc
(423) 296-6451
5600 Brainerd Road
Chattanooga, TN
Services Provided
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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