· Spending
longer and longer periods of time gambling.
· Placing larger, more frequent bets.
· Accumulating debt in order to support gambling activities.
· Feelings of guilt or remorse about gambling.
· Missing work to gamble.
· Hiding involvement in gambling activities.
TIPS FOR RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING
1. Treat the
money you gamble with as a cost of entertainment.
2. Set limits on how often and how long you gamble.
3. Leave the credit and ATM cards at home.
4. Set personal spending limits and stick to them.
5. Always gamble with others and not alone.
6. Know when to walk away…avoid chasing your losses.
7. Create balance in your life: stay involved in other activities.
8. Avoid gambling as a way to cope with emotional or physical pain.
9. Expect to lose.
10. Know the warning signs of problem gambling.
The Gambling
Treatment Program consists of up to 8 hours per week of education and process
therapy for persons struggling with gambling problems. Motivational Enhancement
and the 12-Step Model of Recovery are the primary approaches utilized to assist
clients in reaching their goals. Individual, Group and Family sessions are
available to all clients depending on each client's individual need. Consistent
attendance at scheduled sessions is important in order for continuity of care
and consistency of progress to be maintained. For that reason, if two sessions
in a row are missed without making contact with the facility you may be discharged.
All services are provided by Gambling Treatment Professionals.
Ask yourself these two questions:
1. Have you
ever lied about or hidden your gambling?
2. Have you ever felt the need to bet more and more money?
If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, you may have a gambling problem.
If you
or someone you love has a gambling problem, we can help.
Call:
(580) 226-1656 or Toll Free: (877) 626-1656
Client confidentiality is strictly maintained.