What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Cape Girardeau MO

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.

Gibson Recovery Center Inc
(573) 334-5513
1112 Linden Street
Cape Girardeau, MO
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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(573) 442-7026
607 South 5th Street
Columbia, MO
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Westend Clinic Inc
(314) 381-0560
5736 West Florissant Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO
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Preferred Family Healthcare Inc
(573) 632-4321
210 Hoover Road
Jefferson City, MO
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Family Counseling Center Inc
(573) 651-4177x10
20 South Sprigg Street
Cape Girardeau, MO
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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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Gibson Recovery Center Inc
(573) 332-0416
104 Ash Street
Van Buren, MO
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Substance abuse
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Criminal justice clients
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Family Self Help Center Inc
(417) 451-6106x451
118 Spring Street
Neosho, MO
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(800) 416-1772
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women

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Gibson Recovery Center Inc
(573) 334-5513
405 Union Street
Marble Hill, MO
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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(573) 472-2253
137 East Front Street
Sikeston, MO
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DUI/DWI offenders, 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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