What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Bullhead City AZ

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.

Mohave Mental Health Clinic
(928) 758-5905
1145 Marina Boulevard
Bullhead City, AZ
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(702) 299-0142
3650 South Pointe Circle
Laughlin, NV
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(480) 644-9033
525 West Southern Avenue
Mesa, AZ
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Verde Valley Guidance Clinic Inc
(928) 634-2236
8 East Cottonwood Street
Cottonwood, AZ
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(928) 634-2236
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
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Chandler Valley Hope Alcohol/Drug and
(480) 899-3335
501 North Washington Street
Chandler, AZ
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Community Medical Services LLC
(928) 763-7111
809 Hancock Road
Bullhead City, AZ
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Amity Foundation at Circle Tree Ranch
(520) 749-5980
10500 East Tanque Verde Road
Tucson, AZ
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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(928) 445-5211x299
642 Dameron Drive
Prescott, AZ
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Hospital inpatient, 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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(520) 458-3932
185 South Moorman Avenue
Sierra Vista, AZ
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(800) 586-9161
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Outpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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(520) 884-0707
101 South Stone Avenue
Tucson, AZ
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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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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