What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Van Nuys 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.

Community Alc and Drug Trt Foundation
(818) 787-4151
14558 Sylvan Street
Van Nuys, CA
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National Council on Alc and Drug Dep
(818) 997-0414
6640 Van Nuys Boulevard
Van Nuys, CA
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High Road Program
(818) 785-9119
14430 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA
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Western Pacific Med Corp
(818) 891-8555
9462 Van Nuys Boulevard
Panorama City, CA
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(818) 891-8555
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(818) 786-6632
6308 Woodman Avenue
Van Nuys, CA
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I-ADARP
(818) 994-7454
6740 Kester Avenue
Van Nuys, CA
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Beau Monde Programs
(323) 217-4244
3718 Hayvenhurst Avenue
Encino, CA
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(800) 866-2948
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El Proyecto Del Barrio
(818) 895-2206
9140 Van Nuys Boulevard
Panorama City, CA
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(818) 989-1996
14332 Victory Boulevard
Van Nuys, CA
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(818) 763-1718x392
6801 Coldwater Canyon Avenue
North Hollywood, 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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