What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Davis 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.

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(530) 757-5530
600 A Street
Davis, CA
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255 North Lincoln Street
Dixon, CA
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Progress House Inc
(530) 668-9627
15430 County Road 99
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(530) 662-2699
285 4th Street
Woodland, CA
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(530) 666-8658x8970
137 North Cottonwood Street
Woodland, CA
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178 West Beamer Street
Woodland, CA
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(530) 662-5727x34
435 Aspen Street
Woodland, CA
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(707) 678-0442
155 North 2nd Street
Dixon, CA
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(916) 375-6350
500-B Jefferson Boulevard
West Sacramento, CA
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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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