North Cochrane
Addiction Services Inc.

Gambling Program

 

Gambling problems share many similarities with other addictive disorders. Common signs of problem gambling:

 

Behavioural signs:

• misses family events

• is gone for long, unexplained periods of time

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Emotional signs:

• has mood swings or sudden outbursts of anger

• seems anxious, bored, restless, depressed or suicidal

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Financial signs:

• frequently borrows money or asks for salary advances

• cashes in savings accounts, RRSP’s

 

Health signs:

• headaches

• over eating or loss of appetite

• difficulty sleeping

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This program offers and addresses:

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• Relapse prevention

• Harm reduction

• Education about the physical and psychological effects.

• Cognitive distortions

• Gambling related problems and how to deal with them.

• Affected emotions; shame, guilt, anger, sadness, fear…

• Techniques and behaviours that may have a positive effect on their life and the lives of their loved ones.

 

For more information on the programs and services we provide, please contact us.