What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Lincoln NE

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.

CenterPointe
(402) 475-8718
2633 P Street
Lincoln, NE
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(402) 475-5683
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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Lutheran Family Services
(402) 435-2910
2900 O Street
Lincoln, NE
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Outpatient
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Lincoln Treatment Center
(402) 488-2122
4305 O Street
Lincoln, NE
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient
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Lincoln/Lancaster County
(402) 475-7666
2444 O Street
Lincoln, NE
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Houses of Hope of Nebraska Inc
(402) 435-3165x110
2015 South 16th Street
Lincoln, NE
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Substance abuse
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Men

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CenterPointe
(402) 475-7315
2220 South 10th Street
Lincoln, NE
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(402) 475-5683
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), 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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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Veterans Affairs Medical Center
(402) 489-3802x7823
600 South 70th Street
Lincoln, NE
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders

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Touchstone Short Term Residential
(402) 474-4343
1100 Military Road
Lincoln, NE
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(402) 475-5683
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Substance abuse
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)

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Antlers Inc
(402) 434-3965
2501 South Street
Lincoln, NE
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
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Women, DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Bryan LGH Medical Center West
(402) 481-5268
1650 Lake Street
Lincoln, NE
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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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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