What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Bridgeport CT

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.

Regional Network of Programs Inc
(203) 335-2173x18
1438 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT
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Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, French, Portugese, Spanish

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APT Foundation Inc
(203) 337-9943
425 Grant Street
Bridgeport, CT
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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Greater Bridgeport Community MH Center
(203) 551-7625
1635 Central Avenue
Bridgeport, CT
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Creole, French, Russian, Spanish

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New Era Rehailitation Center Inc
(203) 372-3333
3851 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Spanish

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Regional Network of Programs Inc
(203) 386-8802x111
2 Research Drive
Stratford, CT
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, French, Lao, Spanish, Thai

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Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc
(203) 339-4112x304
690 Arctic Street
Bridgeport, CT
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Substance abuse
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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DUI/DWI offenders
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Spanish

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Regional Network of Programs Inc
(203) 366-5817
480 Bond Street
Bridgeport, CT
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, French, German, Spanish

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Liberation Programs
(203) 384-9301x3373
399 Mill Hill Avenue
Bridgeport, CT
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(203) 384-9301
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Helping Hand Center Inc
(203) 336-4745
1124 Iranistan Avenue
Bridgeport, CT
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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Fairfield Counseling Services Inc
(203) 255-5777x12
125 Penfield Road
Fairfield, CT
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(203) 255-5777x7
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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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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