Gambling Rehab
Gambling addictions are behavioural addictions that impair the lives of approximately 1.4 million people in the United Kingdom alone.
From the National Lottery to sports such as football and horse racing to casino games and virtual betting games, each year, it is estimated that those living in the United Kingdom spend an average of £14.5 billion on gambling.
What may start out as a bit of fun for social reasons can sadly cause millions of people to experience gambling addictions. The highs of winning bets see many feeling optimistic and wanting to try their luck on a recurring basis.
Sadly, the vicious cycle that gambling addictions impose will eventually control an individual’s life.
Gambling addictions can, unfortunately, cause relationships to crumble and can cause a wealth of other addictions, such as drug and alcohol addictions, to arise. They can also increase an individual’s likelihood of experiencing mental health disorders such as depression. In worst-case scenarios, gambling addictions can see an individual become imprisoned.
How Does A Gambling Addiction Arise?
When considering gambling addictions, vast amounts of research determines that there are four stages associated with gambling addictions. Each stage identifies the various emotions and motions that an individual struggling with a gambling addiction will face.
Winning
As a bet is placed and won, euphoria will be experienced. Experiencing this sense of euphoria will spur an individual to place further bets, potentially with an increased amount of money.
As bets continue to be won, it is believed that those with a gambling addiction will feel as though they cannot be defeated. They will think that they have a talent for gambling and that they will continue to win.
Sadly, this will see an individual repeatedly place bets. As the high of winning takes over, large quantities of money will be gambled. Those suffering from a gambling addiction will also spend a tremendous amount of time on placing and following bets.
Losing
Sadly, there will come a time when a bet is lost. This will see an individual come down from the temporary high that they experienced as adrenaline levels plummet.
When a gambling addiction is present, losing bets and money will regrettably cause an individual to experience pessimistic thoughts and feelings. They will isolate themselves from others in a bid to concentrate their efforts on securing another win. They will additionally use any financial means possible to place bets until they experience another win.
Desperation
As the cycle of a gambling addiction takes over, those struggling to control their behaviours will become desperate to feed their addiction.
They will do everything in their power to feed their addiction, even if this means compromising their finances and relationships with others.
Hopelessness
As with all addictions, there comes a time when those with gambling addictions will feel worse than they ever have before. They will feel alone and believe that there is no hope left for them. They will also believe that there is no support available to enable them to overcome their gambling addiction.
As we can see from the four stages associated with a gambling addiction, those struggling will eventually be left defeated if they are unable to control their behaviour and obtain treatment as when their addiction arises.
Signs That an Individual Needs To Attend Gambling Rehab
If you are struggling with a gambling addiction, it is quite likely that you will live in denial. You will tell friends and family members that you do not need help, and you will deny that you are addicted to gambling. You may even convince yourself that you do not have an addiction and that your behaviour is entirely normal.
However, there will come a time that cracks in the surface begin to show, and others will become concerned that your behaviour is not quite right.
If you recognise any of the following signs in your own behaviour, a gambling addiction may well be present.
- Become fixated on placing bets
- Increased irritability when bets are not won
- Feeling excited when bets are won
- Wanting to place more bets when previous bets are won
- Fluctuation in moods
- Significant financial problems
- Insomnia
- Paranoia
- Anxiety
- Broken relationships
Gambling Rehab Addiction Treatment
As with any behavioural addictions, gambling addictions can be treated and overcome. However, in order to successfully complete gambling addiction treatment, you must be willing and committed to leaving gambling firmly in your past.
If you cannot confidently say that you want to secure a future free from the repercussions of gambling at this present moment in time, you may not yet be ready to obtain treatment for your addiction.
However, we would advise that you contact us to discuss the treatment available to you as and when you are prepared to commit to a life free from gambling.
At Asana Lodge, our gambling addiction treatment consists of a 28-day inpatient rehabilitation programme. This programme includes one-to-one and group therapy that will enable you to delve into the factors that have caused you to become addicted to gambling.
Therapy will further help you identify any negative patterns that heighten your impulsion to gamble. In doing so, gambling addiction treatment will give you the tools you need to avoid relapsing and overcome any triggers.
Contact Asana Lodge Today
If you are struggling with a gambling addiction and have found yourself overwhelmed with debt and various other side effects, you must take the first step in overcoming your addiction by contacting us today.
Although your gambling addiction will control your every waking moment and leave you feeling somewhat crippled with various emotions, failure to obtain treatment could have devastating consequences not only on your life but your family’s life too.
If you are hoping to obtain treatment for a gambling addiction, pick up the phone and call us today.
The sooner you make contact with us, the sooner we can provide you with the support that you need to overcome your addiction and regain control of your life.
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