Gambling Addiction - Gambling Addict - Gambling Addiction Treatment

What is an intervention?

Intervention is a technique that was originated by Vernon Johnson of the Johnson Institute in Minnesota. Mr. Johnson's original idea was to create a "controlled crisis" for the individual who was reluctant to enter into treatment. This type of Intervention was then modified to address all crisis situations.

Denial

Almost without exception, the more deeply seeded the problem becomes within the client, the less likely the client is able to realize that there is any problem at all. This is denial.

Pathological Gambling is a progressive disorder characterized by a continuous or periodic loss of control over gambling and with obtaining money with which to gamble; irrational thinking; and a continuation of the behavior despite adverse consequences. (Richard Rosenthal) It is recognized in the DSM IV as an impulse control disorder and can be diagnosed by a trained therapist.

Compulsive Gambling is also defined as an impulse control disorder in which the gambler is driven by an overwhelming uncontrollable urge to gamble. Gambling takes up most of the gamblers time, money and energy. It can destroy everything meaningful in the person’s life.

When gambling takes over someone’s life they can find themselves with serious family, financial, employment and legal problems. The focus of our program is to help an individual find ways to alleviate the problem and put the family back together.

Mission Statement A Better Tomorrow

Our intensive outpatient program in conjunction with our gambling-free/sober living facility provides a stable, loving and caring environment. Our clients are able to obtain the goal of long term recovery. We believe in personally guiding each and every client through each and every step in becoming abstinent from gambling. We also acknowledge and will strive to help the client work on resolving any underlying core issues, which may include anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, etc. In that attempt, we will provide traditional addiction treatment for adults and their families with an emphasis on maintaining long-term recovery through innovative... Read More