What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? Wilkes Barre PA

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.

Choices Recovery Program
(570) 408-9320
Rear 307 Laird Street
Wilkes Barre, PA
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Substance abuse
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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Clem/Mar House Inc
(570) 288-0403
540-542 Main Street
Edwardsville, PA
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Wyoming Valley
(570) 655-3900
437 North Main Street
Wilkes Barre, PA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Wyoming Valley
(570) 655-3900
49 South Main Street
Pittston, PA
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(570) 829-1341
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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Clem-Mar House For Women
(570) 674-1575
Rural Route 7 Box 92
Dallas, PA
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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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Clearbrook Manor
(570) 823-1171
1100 East Northampton Street
Wilkes Barre, PA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)

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Choices A Division of Behavioral
(570) 552-3700
562 Wyoming Avenue
Kingston, PA
Hotline
(570) 552-3700
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients

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Choices Recov Prog A Division of Behav
(570) 408-9320x23
307 Rear Laird Street
Plains, PA
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(570) 552-3700
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Criminal justice clients

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Northeast Counseling Services
(570) 735-7590
130 West Washington Street
Nanticoke, PA
Hotline
(570) 735-7590
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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Bethesda PA Treatment & Healing
(570) 344-5960
2400 Stafford Avenue
Scranton, PA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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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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