Gambling Addiction
Gambling addiction, also known as pathological gambling, is a serious impulse control disorder affecting millions worldwide.
It’s characterized by a compulsive, uncontrollable urge to engage in gambling activities despite negative personal, professional, and social consequences. Our clinic offers specialized treatment for gambling addiction, aiming to help those affected regain control over their lives.
Gambling addiction often starts innocently
but can quickly become a serious issue when an individual cannot resist the urge to gamble, regardless of the consequences. This addiction can lead to significant financial problems, destroy relationships, cause professional setbacks, and worsen mental and physical health.
Treatment of Gambling Addiction at "Reversed"
Gambling addiction is one of the most dangerous and insidious behavioral addictions, leading to profound personal, professional, and financial problems. It is characterized by a continuous and compulsive desire to gamble, despite the negative consequences for the gambler and their loved ones. Our clinic understands this problem’s complexity and offers specialized gambling addiction therapy tailored to our patients’ individual needs.
Signs of Gambling Addiction:
- Intense excitement about gambling, constantly planning games, and seeking money to fund gambling.
- Attempts to control or stop gambling end in failure.
- Denying the extent of the gambling problem.
- The need to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same thrill.
- Neglecting professional and family responsibilities.
- Asking for money from loved ones, promising to stop gambling.
- Losing interest in other activities in favor of gambling.
- Taking out loans.
- Mood swings – from euphoria to depression.
At "Reversed," the treatment of gambling addiction is divided into several stages:
Understanding Gambling Addiction: Recognized as a severe mental disorder, those affected cannot control their urge to gamble, even when faced with financial ruin, or negative effects on their family and professional life. The psychological mechanisms behind gambling addiction are complex, often linked to escaping personal problems, depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem.
First Steps Towards Change: The first and most crucial step in combating gambling addiction is admitting the problem exists. This can be the most challenging part of the process. Our clinic emphasizes creating a safe and supportive environment where patients can open up and take their first steps towards change.
Comprehensive Therapy in Our Clinic: We offer a comprehensive approach to treating gambling addiction. Our therapeutic program includes:
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- Individual psychological therapy: Helps patients understand addiction causes, work on emotions, and solve life issues contributing to pathological gambling.
- Group therapy: Allows for sharing experiences with others facing similar problems, strengthening the feeling of not being alone, and learning effective coping strategies.
- Educational programs: Educates patients about addiction mechanisms and relapse prevention methods, offering tools for a healthy lifestyle.
- Family support: Addiction affects entire families. We offer therapy sessions for patients’ relatives to help them understand the problem and support their loved one in the treatment process.
Long-Term Change: Understanding that treating gambling addiction is a long-term process is crucial for success. Our clinic provides support at every recovery stage, from intensive initial therapy to long-term post-treatment programs, to prevent relapses and enable patients to build a satisfying life without gambling.
Overcoming Stigmatization: One of our goals is to combat the stigmatization of people addicted to gambling. By educating and promoting open communication, we aim to change societal attitudes towards those with a gambling addiction and promote empathy and understanding.
Gambling addiction is a challenging battle, but with the right help and support, regaining control over one’s life is possible. Our clinic offers professional and empathetic care tailored to each patient’s individual needs. We believe comprehensive therapy and support can help everyone overcome gambling addiction and enjoy life to its fullest.
