Gambling addiction or gambling disorder as it is known provides the same sort of destruction to peoples lives as drug addiction and alcohol addiction. The financial, emotional and relationship harm that compulsive gambling causes can quickly and easily feel all encompassing. At Sober Living, we provide gambling addiction treatment programs that use evidence-based psychological treatment that targets the neurological and psychological issues that drive gambling addiction.
Understanding Gambling Disorder
Gambling disorder activates the reward pathways in the brain in much the same way as drugs of abuse do. The intermittent reinforcement paradigm, the element of uncertainty in gambling, provides many of the powerful psychological triggers that are common to all addiction. Over time, it leads to the need for frequent and increasing exposure to gambling to get the same hit, resulting in financial ruin, damaged relationships and mental health problems.
Treatment
Our gambling addiction treatment program is based on cognitive behavioural therapy which has the highest levels of research to support its effectiveness with gambling disorder. We work with you to identify and challenge the harmful cognitive distortions that many gamblers develop. Such as illusion of control, the gambler’s fallacy and magical thinking, and develop healthy ways of coping and thinking.
Financial Treatment and Planning
The financial aspect of gambling addictions tend to be quite significant and devastating. Our program included financial planning and counseling to help you develop a debt management plan and regain financial stability. We also include group therapy, peer support and family therapy sessions to help you rebuild your relationships and develop emotional resilience.
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