What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? San Bernardino 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.

Inland Behavioral and Health Servs Inc
(909) 881-6146
1963 North E Street
San Bernardino, CA
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(909) 381-5396
840 North Arrowhead Avenue
San Bernardino, CA
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Casa de San Bernardino
(909) 381-5507
735 North D Street
San Bernardino, CA
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Veterans Alcoholic Rehab Prog (VARP)
(909) 888-6956
1149 North D Street
San Bernardino, CA
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Hase and Associates Systems Inc
(909) 888-0149
353 West 6th Street
San Bernardino, CA
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(951) 536-0684
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Christian Alcohol Awareness Program
(909) 884-7087
1550 North E Street
San Bernardino, CA
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Veterans Alcoholic Rehab Progs (VARP)
(909) 888-6956
384 11th Street
San Bernardino, CA
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New House/Women With Children Under
(909) 381-5396
856, 856-1, 856-2, and 856-3
San Bernardino, CA
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(909) 881-0390
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Redlands Yucaipa Guidance Clinic
(909) 381-5100
939 and 955 1/2 North D Street
San Bernardino, CA
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(888) 743-1478
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Peoples Choice Inc
(909) 889-6600x229
1505 West Highland Avenue
San Bernardino, 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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