Gambling Intervention is the process of helping individuals and families affected by gambling addiction or internet gambling addiction. Intervention 180 is one of the few providers to offer specialized interventions for gamblers and their families. Our interventionists utilize an eclectic approach and use the most effective models to ensure a tailored intervention for each specific case. Here is some more information regarding gambling addiction and internet gambling addiction.

Forms of Gambling

• Action Gambling Addiction- Action Gamblers seek an element of risk in their gambling. Action Gamblers are typically males and prefer to play against a human element. Roulette, craps, poker, black jack and other high stakes games are their games of choice.
• Escape Gambling Addiction - Escape Gamblers describe a numbing effect when they gamble. They seek long periods of gambling at a lower risk vs. the intensity of high stakes gambling. Escape Gamblers usually choose to play slot machines and video poker. Statistics show the majority of escape gamblers treated in the US are female.
• Internet Gambling Addiction - The popularity of online gambling is growing at astonishing rates. Poker, slots and even track betting are now available from any online connection.

It is not uncommon for families to fear how the gambling addict or problem gambler will respond. Due to our multi-model approach to intervention, we are able to conduct non-confrontational, family workshops, to help the entire family move into recovery. For more information about what we can do to help your loved one, please feel free to contact us at 888-435-7960.

 

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