Get the Help You Need With Gambling Addiction Treatment
If you found this page, you're probably asking yourself whether gambling addiction can be cured. Victory Bay's gambling addiction treatment program addresses the pathological gambling and compulsive behaviors that have taken control of your life, relationships, and financial stability.
Reach out to our helpful team today.
VICTORY BAY
Gambling Addiction Treatment Program
Looking for gambling addiction treatment support? Our compassionate Victory Bay team is here to support you every step of the way, beginning with a treatment approach tailored to each individual's unique challenges and needs. Whether you're seeking help for yourself or a loved one, our program strives to foster the supportive and empowering environment necessary for healing, growth, and a sustainable path to recovery.
What is Gambling Addiction Treatment?
Gambling addiction—also known as pathological gambling, compulsive gambling, or gambling disorder—is an inability to control the urge and impulse to gamble despite negative consequences. Gambling addiction affects 2% of Americans, a number that is on the rise due to the growing promotion and legality of online gambling and sports betting.
What are the signs and symptoms of a gambling addiction?
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of gambling addiction is crucial for early intervention and effective treatment. Key indicators include:
- Increasing preoccupation with gambling
- Needing to gamble with larger amounts of money to achieve the desired excitement
- Repeated unsuccessful efforts to control or stop gambling
- Gambling as a way to escape from problems or relieve uncomfortable feelings
Other symptoms of gambling addiction that may call for professional treatment include:
- Jeopardizing or losing significant relationships, jobs, or educational opportunities because of gambling
- Relying on others for money to relieve desperate financial situations caused by gambling
How does a gambling addiction affect mental health?
Gambling addiction can have profound effects on mental health. It often coexists with issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress, significantly impacting one's emotional well-being—the isolation that frequently comes with gambling issues can lead to feelings of loneliness and despair. The constant stress of financial loss and the guilt associated with gambling behaviors can aggravate these conditions, leading to a cycle of addiction that is difficult to break without professional help.
Victory Bay’s gambling addiction treatment program addresses how intertwined mental health challenges require a holistic approach to foster long-term recovery and emotional resilience.
Gambling Addiction Treatment Components
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy for gambling addiction provides a safe, confidential space for individuals to explore the underlying causes of their problematic gambling behaviors. Through one-on-one sessions with a trained therapist, clients gain insight into the emotional, psychological, and social factors contributing to their addiction and how best to approach gambling addiction treatment as a whole.
Group Therapy
Gambling addiction treatment group therapy is an immersive experience. Clients benefit from both the feelings of universality and support in their struggles while also gaining vital coping skills to use in everyday life. We work hard to create a safe environment where skills-building, process, psychoeducation, and safety groups can effectively inform a better quality of life for those in gambling addiction treatment and recovery.
Family Involvement
When feasible for the client, Victory Bay specializes in family systems treatment, recognizing the importance of involving family members in the gambling addiction treatment process. Our programs include family therapy sessions to ensure a supportive and cohesive approach to treatment, helping to strengthen family bonds and promote lasting recovery and healthy dynamics for all involved.
Support Groups
Gamblers Anonymous, or GA, is a 12-step support group that provides a welcoming and nonjudgmental space where individuals can connect with others facing similar challenges. These peer-led meetings offer a sense of community and mutual support, allowing members to share their stories, offer encouragement, and exchange practical advice that has worked for them in their gambling addiction treatment.
Financial Planning
We understand the importance of addressing finances early to overcome gambling-related challenges. Our gambling addiction program features a financial planning component to empower healthier relationships with money through psychoeducational group sessions focused on financial literacy.
How It Works
Get in touch with the Victory Bay team and your journey to recovery can start within just 2 hours. It’s never too late to begin treatment—and never too soon to start.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gambling Addiction Treatment
What is a gambling addiction therapy program?
Our compulsive gambling rehab program is crafted to help you cope with the hard realities of compulsive gaming. Together, we develop a customized plan that integrates therapy, a support network, and daily tools to break the addiction cycle and create a better-balanced, fulfilling life.
How long would therapy take?
Some individuals recover within a few weeks with outpatient therapy, while others benefit from longer, more in-depth programs. We will collaborate to establish a duration and approach that aligns with your schedule and needs.
What are the therapies likely to be?
We incorporate evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which allow you to recognize and adjust the thought patterns that compel you to gamble. We may also use motivational therapy or family therapy.
Are drugs ever a feature of therapy?
While there is no drug to cure gambling addiction, there are medications that can help alleviate symptoms, such as anxiety or depression, that may accompany the condition.
Is it possible to treat remotely?
Yes. We know the demands of life and how valuable convenience is. This is why some of our therapy and support group meetings are conducted online, allowing you the flexibility to participate from wherever you feel safest.
How would my family be engaged?
When possible, we involve family members in therapy to rebuild trust, improve open communication, and create collective resilience against addiction. We foster relationships that promote healing and growth.
What are support groups for?
Support groups, such as Gamblers Anonymous, serve as a sanctuary where you can openly share experiences with those who understand what you are going through. Peer support helps alleviate feelings of isolation and fosters hope, along with practical coping strategies.
What if I relapse during treatment?
Relapse is a common part of the recovery journey for many individuals; it is not a failure. We instill strategies for recognizing gambling triggers and developing coping mechanisms for future situations, reinforcing the support system that keeps you one step ahead.
How would you know when to ask for help?
If gambling troubles you, damages relationships, or causes financial and emotional distress, reaching out to us is a courageous and valuable step. It is never too soon or too late to seek the help you deserve and find a way forward.
What goes on at an assessment?
At our initial evaluation, we'll openly discuss your betting patterns, emotions, and living situation. This helps us understand your situation and create an appropriate course of action.
Is it possible to recover from being a gambler?
Recovery is a process, and with proper support, many can recover. You can commit to and receive support in establishing a meaningful, gambling-free life that preserves your value and potential.
Where do you offer therapy?
In addition to our telehealth services, appointments are available in New Jersey, Massachusetts, California, and Indiana. Our locations include:
- Clementon, NJ
- Laurel Springs, NJ
- Princeton, NJ
- Woburn, MA
- Tarzana, CA
- Indianapolis, IN
Ready to Break Free From Gambling's Grip?
Our addiction specialists will provide the gambling addiction treatment you need to regain control.
