What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? San Pedro 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.

Beacon House Association of San Pedro
(310) 514-4940
1003 South Beacon Street
San Pedro, CA
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Substance abuse
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House of Hope Foundation
(310) 831-9411
235 West 9th Street
San Pedro, CA
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Women, Criminal justice clients

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Western Health Harbor City Clinic
(310) 534-5590
1647 West Anaheim Street
Harbor City, CA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
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Transcultural Health Development
(310) 549-8383
117 East Harry Bridges Boulevard
Wilmington, CA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
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Spanish

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Your Empowering Solutions Inc
(310) 541-6350
4020 Palos Verdes Drive North
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men

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Fred Brown Recovery Services Inc
(310) 519-8723
356 West 13th Street
San Pedro, CA
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Substance abuse
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
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Samoan, Spanish

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Joint Efforts Inc
(310) 831-2358x101
505 South Pacific Avenue
San Pedro, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents
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Spanish

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Aegis Medical Systems Inc
(310) 513-1300
1322 North Avalon Boulevard
Wilmington, CA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Criminal justice clients
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Russian, Spanish

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La Clinica Del Pueblo
(310) 830-0100
1547 North Avalon Boulevard
Wilmington, CA
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Substance abuse
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Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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Behavioral Health Services
(310) 549-2710
1318 North Avalon Boulevard
Wilmington, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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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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