Treatment for Compulsive Gambling Addictions Vero Beach FL

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.

Mental Health Association/Indian River
(772) 569-9788
777 37th Street
Vero Beach, FL
Hotline
(772) 562-2000
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Breakthrough Recovery Services Inc
(772) 978-9331
1717 20th Street
Vero Beach, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Breakthrough Recovery Services Inc
(772) 581-0610
1623 U.S. Highway 1
Sebastian, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Village of CRC
(772) 429-2086
1025 Orange Avenue
Fort Pierce, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children
Language Services
Spanish

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Central Florida Treatment Center
(772) 468-6800
1302 North Lawnwood Circle
Fort Pierce, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Hanley Hall
(772) 778-9896
3395 11th Court
Vero Beach, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient

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New Horizons of the Treasure Coast Inc
(772) 778-7217
777 37th Street
Vero Beach, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Counseling and Recovery Center Inc
(772) 467-3057
4753 Orange Avenue
Fort Pierce, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, French, Spanish

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Choices Recovery Center
(772) 460-5053
606 North U.S. 1
Fort Pierce, FL
Hotline
(800) 788-1659
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, DUI/DWI offenders

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Restoration House
(772) 468-7900
609 North 7th Street
Fort Pierce, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men

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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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