What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Reseda 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.

Safety Education Center
(818) 708-1198
18700 Sherman Way
Reseda, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Tarzana Treatment Center Inc
(818) 342-5897x2121
7101 Baird Avenue
Reseda, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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Western Pacific Med Corp
(818) 705-5561
7232 Canby Avenue
Reseda, CA
Hotline
(818) 705-5561
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women
Language Services
Arabic, Spanish

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Matrix Institute
(818) 654-2577
19100 Ventura Boulevard
Tarzana, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Women''s Odyssey Organization Inc
(818) 998-8972
20830 Parthenia Street
Canoga Park, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Criminal justice clients

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Bernie''s Lil Women Center
(213) 280-1012
8042 Yolanda Street
Reseda, CA
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women
Language Services
Spanish

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Independence Community Trt Clinic
(818) 776-1755
19231 Victory Boulevard
Reseda, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults
Language Services
Russian, Spanish

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Northridge Hospital Medical Center
(818) 885-8500x3621
18300 Roscoe Boulevard
Northridge, CA
Hotline
(818) 885-5484
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Tarzana Treatment Center Inc
(818) 996-1051
18646 Oxnard Street
Tarzana, CA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Halfway house, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Residential beds for clients' children
Language Services
Spanish

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Cultural Bridges Treatment Center
(818) 593-4581
7247 North Owensmouth Avenue
Canoga Park, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Language Services
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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