What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Detroit Lakes MN

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.

Lakes Counseling Center
(218) 847-0696
1000 8th Street South East
Detroit Lakes, MN
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders

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Rewind Inc
(218) 346-6100
840 East Main Street
Perham, MN
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Prairie House
(651) 785-5647
305 Prairie Road
Monticello, MN
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Club Recovery
(952) 926-2526
6550 York Avenue South
Edina, MN
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders

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Veterans Affairs Medical Center
(612) 467-2228
1 Veterans Drive
Minneapolis, MN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, DUI/DWI offenders

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Drake Counseling Services Inc
(218) 844-5191
115 Willow Street West
Detroit Lakes, MN
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Seniors/older adults

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White Earth
(218) 983-3285x1297
35708 County Highway 21
White Earth, MN
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Leech Lake Outpatient Program
(218) 335-3567
115 Sixth Street NW
Cass Lake, MN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men

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Rebecca''s Residence
(651) 433-5839
21077 Penrose Avenue North
Scandia, MN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
Special Programs/Groups
Women

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Community Drug and Alcohol Services
(952) 564-3000
501 East Highway 13
Burnsville, MN
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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Spanish

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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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