Gambling addiction recovery

Whether for entertainment, quick cash or to impress their friends, teens in Stark County gamble for many different reasons. Sometimes they’ve had an early experience with a frequent gambler. Other times, financial necessity causes them to look for money anywhere they can. No matter how the gambling behaviors start, they often stem from a deeper issue that can be addressed through counseling and support.

Signs of gambling addiction

The following behaviors and addiction warning signs may help you determine when gambling has become a problem for you or someone you know:

  • Borrows or steals money from friends and loved ones
  • Brags about gambling participation and earnings
  • Difficulty managing dates, schedules and deadlines
  • Mood swings and changes in behavior
  • Most interested in conversations about gambling
  • Obsessed with scores and competitions
  • Acquires new items of significant value
  • Often misses work or school
  • Participates in daily or weekly card games
  • Uses gambling words such as “favorite” and “underdog” in everyday conversations

References

Questions to ask yourself

Are you concerned you may have a gambling problem? Ask yourself the following questions to determine if it’s time to reach out for help:

  • Are you being hounded by debt collectors?
  • Do thoughts of gambling keep you up at night?
  • Do you often miss school or work because you are gambling?
  • Do you wish you could stop gambling?
  • Does gambling help relieve your stress or anxiety?
  • Has a poor gambling performance ever caused you to have self-destructive thoughts?
  • Has gambling affected your mood or behavior?
  • Have you ever gambled with money reserved for food, rent or mortgage?
  • Have you gambled using borrowed or stolen money?
  • If good things happen, do you find yourself gambling to celebrate?
  • Is the time you spend gambling often longer than intended?
  • When you get into an argument with a loved one, does gambling serve as an escape?

References

Recovery resources

CommQuest Alliance

Alliance Outpatient Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, and rape crisis Walk-in Assessment Hours: Monday: 12pm - 2pm Tuesday: 11am - 1pm Wednesday: 9:30am - 10:30am Thursday: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
1207 West State St.
Suites F & M
Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 821-8407
Fax: (330) 821-8506
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CommQuest Services: Cleveland Ave.

  • Strengthening families through gambling addiction treatment and recovery services.
625 Cleveland Ave.
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 455-0374
Fax: (330) 455-2101

CommQuest Services: Market Ave.

Gambling addiction treatment and recovery resources.
1341 Market Ave. N
Canton, OH 44714
Phone: (330) 453-8252
Fax: (330) 452-4655

CommQuest Massillon

Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, family housing, male residential addiction treatment, driver intervention program Massillon Outpatient Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services and case management Walk-In Assessment Hours: Monday: 12:30pm - 2:30pm Tuesday: 11:30am - 1:30pm Wednesday: 10:30am - 12:30pm Thursday: 9:30am - 10:30am Friday: 9:30am - 10:30am Family Living Center Housing for homeless families Phone: 330-452-9807 412 Lincoln Way East Massillon, OH 44646 Massillon Recovery Center Wilson Hall - male residential addiction treatment, continuous care, and Driver Intervention Program Wilson Hall Phone: 330-830-8740 DIP Phone: 330-834-1934 1680 Nave Rd Se Massillon, OH 44646
130 1st St. NW
Massillon, OH 44647
Phone: (330) 833-0234
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Information & referrals

United Way of Greater Stark County

Support group

Gam-Anon Group (Virtual)

For family and friends of those with a gambling addiction

Gamblers Anonymous (Virtual)

A fellowship of men and women who strive to help others recover from a gambling problem.
Helpful links

Before You Bet

Find helpful resources for awareness, prevention and treatment of gambling disorder from The State of Ohio.

Change the Game Ohio

Get resources to help prevent and treat youth gambling for parents, teachers and children.

Gamblers Anonymous

Learn about local meetings and access helpful information for gamblers and their loved ones.

Gambling Addiction and Problem Gambling

Helpful articles about how to stop gambling and regain control of your life.

National Council on Problem Gambling

Find helpful programs and resources to help support people who are struggling with a gambling addiction.

Problem Gambling Network of Ohio (PGNO)

A network of support for those impacted by gambling through collaboration, education and research.