Gambling Addiction Treatment
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Gambling Addiction Treatment
Buying a lottery ticket, playing a poker game, placing a bet on a football match, getting rid of change in a slot machine or making some money at a casino can be a temporary distraction and indeed are a form of entertainment for millions of people around the world. However, when the fun starts to get out of control and we start to think that winning is a skill, not a stroke of luck, a gambling addiction begins to develop, the consequences of which can be absolute for health and relationships with loved ones and family.
What is gambling?
Gambling is taking part in any game of chance where you risk something of value in order to win money. An important feature of gambling is the randomness of winnings – the outcome of the game does not depend on the player’s knowledge and skills, but is an accident and a successful or unfortunate coincidence. Gambling includes for example:
- Card games (poker, blackjack, etc.)
- Slot machines
- Betting
- Bingo
- Casino (Roulette, Craps, Keno, Jackpot)
- Internet Gambling
- Number games (Lotto)
- Scratch cards
- Horse Racing
- Online games
What is gambling addiction?
Gambling addiction, also known as pathological gambling, gambling disorder or compulsive gambling, is a behavioral addiction. It is characterized by a loss of control over one’s behavior and urges, which leads to a compulsive desire to gamble, despite significant losses in the addict’s life. The gambler becomes addicted to the thrill of betting more and more money and taking more and more risks. He is willing to risk everything he values in hope of gaining something of greater value. In the event of losing money, he is convinced that he is able to make up for the lost funds and thus falls into a gambling spiral that can lead to significant financial trouble.
- A way to deal with boredom, pressure and stress
- Escape from toxic relationships
- Escape from loneliness and emptiness
- Replacing other addictions - cross-addiction
How does gambling addiction develop?
- Victory Phase – Starts with a big win that allows you to view gambling in a positive way. The gambler begins to believe that he has an extraordinary talent for gambling and that winning is destined for him. He is clearly excited, accompanied by indescribable euphoria and contentment. During this phase, the addict spends more and more time and money on the game.
- Losing phase – the gambler continues to gamble despite losing more and more money while doing it. He still believes he can win and make up for all the losses. During this phase, addiction problems begin. The addict begins to borrow money, neglects professional duties, lies to family and friends, stops paying off debts.
- Desperation phase – complete loss of control. The gambler begins to feel guilty and ashamed, but cannot stop gambling. He can lie, fabricate, steal and get into trouble with law, take loans just to finance gambling. During this phase, serious consequences of pathological gambling occur, such as job loss, divorce, arrest.
- Loss of hope phase – the gambler feels he has hit rock bottom. He realizes that gambling is a game of chance. He does not believe that his life can be repaired and that his fate interests anyone. Very often contemplates or tries to commit suicide, falls into alcoholism or other addictions.
- Strong gambling excitement manifested by the constant planning of games and the desire to get money to finance the games
- Attempting to control or stop playing and fails
- Denying the scale of the gambling problem
- The need to play with increasing amounts to achieve the same thrill
- Neglecting work and family responsibilities
- Asking for money from loved ones, promising that they will stop gambling
- Loss of other interests to gambling
- Borrowing
- Mood swings from euphoria to depression
- Strong belief in winning
- Chasing losses - an attempt to recover lost money in subsequent games
- Suicidal thoughts and attempts after successive losses
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Treating pathological gambling at Zeus Rehab
Zeus Rehab offers personalized, unique treatment programs for people addicted to gambling. We are aware of how severe and far-reaching consequences gambling addiction is. We have successfully helped others who just like you, exhibited compulsive intimacy with gambling. We never judge or categorize your problem. We are characterized by empathy, understanding and indescribable discretion. Our highly qualified team of doctors, psychiatrists and psychotherapists is ready to help you break you free from the clutches of compulsive gambling.
- Comprehensive medical examinations
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Health assessment
- Assessment of the degree of addiction
- Extensive laboratory tests
- Nutrition assessment
- Lifestyle assessment
- Detoxification of the body
- Psychotherapy
- Biomolecular renewal
- Complementary therapies
- Spiritual advice
- Psychiatry and psychotherapy
During therapy you are under the supervision of a psychiatrist at all times. In addition, you are constantly supported by a certified psychotherapist who will take care of your emotional well-being.
- Medical supervision
A qualified doctor and nursing team will take care of a comprehensive assessment of your health. If necessary, they will plan the respective laboratory tests, diagnose and exclude potential addiction comorbidities.
- Addiction and health assessment
Depending on where you are on your recovery path, the duration and general core of your therapy will depend.
- 360-degree therapy
We comprehensively treat your mind, body and soul. Therefore, during therapy, we will focus not only on talking and getting to know you, but we will approach the entire treatment process holistically. Therefore, if possible, we will implement complementary therapies such as: yoga, massage, acupuncture, meditation, beauty treatments, vitamin infusions.
- 5* luxury
We know that for therapy to be successful, it must be associated with pleasure. That is why we invite you to our residence, where you will feel extremely safe and comfortable, and our staff will take care of your peace and discretion.
