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Gambling Addiction Treatment

In today’s modern society there are many ways to gamble. Pokies, horses, greyhounds, the casino, sportsbet and online are just a few examples.

Compulsive gambling or gambling addiction occurs when a person continues to gamble despite the increasing amount of negative consequences. As a result, the gambler experiences guilt, shame, remorse, anger, resentment and fear which can lead to ongoing anxiety, depression and/or substance abuse.

Examples of Gambling symptoms or consequences are:

Lying or other dishonest behaviours which are out of character (such as cheating or stealing)
Financial pressure
Bankruptcy
Anxiety/depression
Relationship pressure
Loss of relationships
Fraud or embezzlement

You may have a gambling problem if you:

Feel the need to be secretive about your gambling. You might gamble in secret or lie about how much you gamble, feeling others won’t understand or that you will surprise them with a big win.
Have trouble controlling your gambling. Once you start gambling, can you walk away? Or are you compelled to gamble until you’ve spent your last dollar, upping your bets in a bid to win lost money back?
Gamble even when you don’t have the money. A red flag is when you are getting more and more desperate to recoup your losses. You may gamble until you’ve spent your last dollar, and then move on to money you don’t have – money to pay bills, credit cards, or things for your children. You may feel pushed to borrow, sell, or even steal things for gambling money. It’s a vicious cycle. You may sincerely believe that gambling more money is the only way to win lost money back. But it only puts you further and further in the hole.

The best move I ever made!

My life was out of control until I found Dayhab and the caring people who work there. Thanks to Jack, Mick and the team I now have a smile on my face and a life to live free of gambling and fear!

Thanks is not enough!

Anthony