What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Placentia 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.

Alternative Options Counseling and
(714) 995-0359
101 South Kraemer Boulevard
Placentia, CA
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Substance abuse
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Center for the Trt of Addiction Inc
(714) 992-1677
104 North Raymond Avenue
Fullerton, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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Orange County Health Care Agency
(714) 517-6140
2035 East Ball Road
Anaheim, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Western Pacific Med Corp
(714) 992-4770
218 East Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, CA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient
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Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women
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Arabic, Spanish

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Action Consultants/Therapy
(714) 449-9982
1532 #A Commonwealth
Fullerton, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Spanish

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Southern CA Alcohol and Drug Progs Inc
(714) 687-0077
315, 319, and 321 State College Blvd
Anaheim, CA
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children

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School Ten
(714) 871-9460
2384 East Orangethorpe Avenue
Anaheim, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Spanish

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CA Diversion Intervention Foundation
(714) 633-0502
3100 East Frontera Street
Anaheim, CA
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Outpatient
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Orange County Healthcare Agency
(714) 447-7099
211 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish, Vietnamese

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Wel-Mor Psychological Group Inc
(714) 540-9070
5130 East La Palma Avenue
Anaheim Hills, 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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