Gambling Addiction
Sunset Malibu Presents a Very Effective Gambling Addiction Program
“You have a gambling problem.”
“Wanna bet?”
If that conversation was a joke, it would be funny. But the fact is, many gamblers with gambling problems refuse to admit that their addiction – and it is an addiction – is ruining their lives.
Successfully overcoming a gambling addiction is tough. Treatment must focus on the unique needs of the individual suffering from it.
That’s what makes the counselors and therapists with the Sunset Malibu gambling addiction program so special. To date, they have helped many gambling addicts recover completely and return to a normal life. The staff knows how to deal with the unique nature of a gambling addiction, because many of them have been there. They understand that gamblers can’t simply will themselves to stop. They know that gambling is a compulsive disorder that requires treatment like.
The gambling addiction program at Sunset Malibu tackles both the physiological and psychological aspects of addiction. It is presented in six phases:
- A primary therapist is assigned to each patient for the duration of his or her stay. Individual attention is assured.
- Treatment is tailored to the unique needs of each patient.
- Individual and group therapies are used.
- Family programs help addicts and their families to understand the problem and contribute to the treatment.
- 12 step program.
- Aftercare programs offer continued support.
Sunset Malibu also recognizes that recovery from a gambling addiction cannot take place in a stressful, crowded or unpleasant environment. That’s why this exclusive residence, along the Malibu Pacific coastline, is designed to make our patients as comfortable as possible during their stay.
Stresses fall away here; patients can concentrate on their problems without life getting in the way.
Patients enjoy such world-class, resort-like amenities as:
- Luxurious rooms equipped with plasma televisions and fireplaces.
- Oceanfront views with private beach access.
- Sun deck and heated lap pool.
- Wide range of recreational and relaxation activities including horseback riding, yoga, hiking, swimming and cycling.
- Fitness facilities and personal trainer.
- An ocean view dining room serving gourmet meals.
If you’re suffering from a gambling addiction, or if you know someone who is, it’s vital that you get help right away. Sunset Malibu has the help you need – both at our facility and with trained telephone counselors.
Let Sunset Malibu help you or your loved one beat this terrible addiction. Call 800-332-9202 now if you’re ready to get help.
“This is to express my appreciation for the treatment I received as part of your gambling addiction program. I didn’t get a chance to say goodbye to everyone, but I want all of the staff to know that their encouragement and compassion was greatly appreciated during what I feared might be an embarrassing stay. Fortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. There was no judging and, as Dr. X pointed out, he has helped treat hundreds of gambling addicts so I was hardly alone. The food was tremendous and I was pleasantly surprised to learn a personal trainer was available to help us. You really helped me out of what was becoming a very depressing situation. Thanks for everything.” – Name Withheld
“I always suspected my dad was up to something he was hiding the mail, bouncing checks, even taking change out of my piggy bank. When I ran into him at a store with what had to be thirty lottery tickets, I had a pretty good idea of what was going on. His father had been a known gambler, so it didn’t seem a big stretch. But I wanted to talk to someone who had experience in treating gambling addictions before I confronted Dad. Your help line was just what I needed. I spoke to a trained counselor right away and they put me in contact with a therapist from your gambling addiction program. After talking with her, I at least knew what my options were. This actually ended OK. Dad agreed to treatment and he’s beaten gambling. But it all started with that call to your help line and that helpful person on the phone.” – Name Withheld
Our staff members are experts in their fields and they have drawn deeply on their experience to design effective programs for a wide range of addictions and disorders, including: