What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Arcadia CA

Compulsive gamblers may start betting small amounts, but sooner or later start to wager higher bets in order to get the same feelings of excitement they had when they first started playing. Compulsive gamblers often feel agitated and restless if they are unable to gamble and can feel a strong desire to gamble when other aspects of their lives are weighing them down.

Living Proof Recovery Center
(626) 205-2518
41 East Foothill Boulevard
Arcadia, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
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Spanish

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Phoenix House of California
(626) 357-8612
343 West Foothill Boulevard
Monrovia, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Residential beds for clients' children, Criminal justice clients

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CA Hispanic Commission Alc/Drug Abuse
(626) 444-9000
11411 Valley Road
El Monte, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
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Spanish

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Eaton Canyon Recovery Services Inc
(626) 798-0150
3323 East Fairpointe Street
Pasadena, CA
Hotline
(888) 789-0150
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house
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, Women, Men
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Las Encinas Hospital
(626) 795-9901
2900 East Del Mar Boulevard
Pasadena, CA
Hotline
(800) 792-2345
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Santa Anita Family Service
(626) 359-9358x26
605 South Myrtle Avenue
Monrovia, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Impact
(626) 564-4240
2623 East Foothill Boulevard
Pasadena, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women, Men
Language Services
Spanish

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Pacific Clinics
(626) 744-5230
2550 Foothill Boulevard
Pasadena, CA
Hotline
(877) 722-2737
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
Spanish

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SPIRITT Family Services
(626) 442-4788
11046 Valley Mall
El Monte, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Aegis Medical Systems Inc
(626) 442-4177
11041 Valley Boulevard
El Monte, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients

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What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling?

How do you find if you have a gambling addiction? The first thing to note is compulsive gambling is a psychological condition which makes the persons unable to control their desire to gamble. Many crave the feeling they have when they gamble and seek this experience on a daily basis, no matter whether they’re on a winning or losing streak.

Compulsive gamblers may start betting small amounts, but sooner or later start to wager higher bets in order to get the same feelings of excitement they had when they first started playing. Compulsive gamblers often feel agitated and restless if they are unable to gamble and can feel a strong desire to gamble when other aspects of their lives are weighing them down. Compulsive gamblers may also believe that gambling is the only way to pay off debts and keep believing that it’s only a matter of time before they hit the elusive jackpot. Some compulsive gamblers may find themselves lying to friends and families and in some cases stealing money or goods to pay for their gambling habit.

Perils of Compulsive Gamblers

Not all compulsive gamblers will exhibit each of these qualities, but if you recognize just a few of these in yourself or someone close to you then it could be time to seek help.

Compulsive gambling is treatable and there are a number of wonderful organizations set up to deal specifically with this problem.

Gamblers Anonymous is probably the most well-known and widespread and is based on a 12-step program similar t...

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