What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Glendale Heights IL

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.

ARIZA Resource Center
(630) 539-2620
201 East Army Trail Road
Bloomingdale, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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New Visions Counseling Services Inc
(630) 493-1100
1690 West Lake Street
Addison, IL
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Substance abuse
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Amanecer Inc
(630) 480-0058
25 West 560 Geneva Road
Carol Stream, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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DuPage County Psychological Services
(630) 407-6400
505 North County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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Treatment Centers of Illinois
(630) 705-0556
305 South Main Street
Lombard, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
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Spanish

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Serenity House Inc
(630) 620-6616x105
891 South Route 53
Addison, IL
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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Healthcare Alternative Systems Inc
(630) 942-9720
799 Roosevelt Road
Glen Ellyn, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, DUI/DWI offenders
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Spanish

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Tricon Counseling Centers
(630) 933-9556
380 South Schmale Road
Carol Stream, IL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Paragon Counseling and DUI Services
(630) 351-9293
400 West Lake Street
Roselle, IL
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Pape and Associates
(630) 668-8710
618 S West Street
Wheaton, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders

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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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