Gambling Addiction Treatment
We are Kembali Luxury Rehab, an addiction centre that knows a thing or two about behavioural addictions. Since gambling has become a significant public health issue in Australia, we believe something must be done to help those affected. Our team is here to provide the help you deserve to be free from this bad habit.
The Gambling Problem in Australia
With roughly 395 thousand Australians affected by compulsive gambling, costing somewhere in the region between $4.7 billion and $8.4 billion, it’s become clear that this epidemic goes beyond just poor choices. That’s why we have developed a treatment programme tailored to those with a gambling disorder – Kembali offers an opportunity to free yourself from gambling addiction and live freely once again.
How We Treat Gambling Addiction
Personalised Treatment
We prioritise giving personalised treatment to our clients. Personalised treatment can help you engage more with the programme for the most effective results. We consider your goals and needs to create a treatment to address the problem.
Relapse Prevention
Our team goes the extra mile and provides services for relapse prevention. These teach you how to address setbacks or triggers after treatment. We’re here to help you achieve long-term recovery.
Counselling
Kembali has a team of counsellors you can trust to help you get through the challenges of overcoming a gambling addiction. Our team is here to help you develop healthier coping mechanisms and improve self-control to prevent future impulse gambling.
Identifying a Gambling Addiction
What is a Gambling Addiction?
A gambling addiction, or compulsive gambling, is a mental health condition related to behavioural patterns and actions. This compulsive behaviour generally continues, even though the gambler knows the potential negative consequences.
Much like any addiction, the pleasure receptors in the brain are influenced by neurotransmitters like dopamine, causing a reinforcement of the desire to repeat the specific behaviour. This is why gambling becomes a problem, despite the consequences, making it extremely difficult to stop.
How Do You Get Addicted to Gambling?
Getting addicted to gambling involves a combination of psychological, biological, and environmental factors. It typically starts as occasional or recreational gambling. Still, this behaviour can escalate to a full-blown addiction for some individuals.
Certain psychological factors can make some individuals more vulnerable to developing a gambling addiction. The brain’s reward system is also crucial to addiction. Engaging in gambling triggers the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward.
How Do I Know If I Have a Gambling Problem?
If you constantly think about gambling, planning future bets, or reliving past betting experiences, then you may have a gambling problem. Struggling to curtail the time and money devoted to gambling despite earnest efforts and trying to win back money lost through gambling by continuing to bet also signifies problem gambling. It’s a habit that leads to mounting debts and several other problems.
Consequences of Gambling
One of the most significant consequences of gambling addiction is the accumulation of massive debts. Individuals may borrow money, max out credit cards, or engage in illegal activities to finance their gambling habits.
Gambling addictions can also strain relationships with family, friends, and loved ones. Lies and deceit about gambling activities can erode trust and lead to conflicts within personal and social circles.
Treatment Options for Problem Gambling
Gambling addiction treatment is available – that’s the good news. Rehabilitation for gambling is typically treated through a psychological approach, as it comes under the mental health umbrella. At Kembali, we provide our clients with personalised rehab programmes that target addiction triggers and behavioural patterns for their gambling issues.
Our Evidence-Based Therapies
Other Process Addictions We Treat
Aside from gambling addiction, Kembali also offers treatment for the following:
Pornography Addiction
This is characterised by a compulsive consumption of adult content with difficulty controlling or stopping the use. People may spend excessive time watching pornography to the point that they are desensitised to the content that they’re watching.
Video Game Addiction
This is when playing video games becomes a priority over responsibilities and other social activities. Those with this addiction may play video games for long hours and constantly turn to playing games to escape stress and other negative real-life emotions.
Internet Addiction
This is when someone spends excessive time online to the point where responsibilities and face-to-face interactions are neglected. People with internet addiction may feel difficulty focusing on tasks because they feel anxious or restless when offline.
Sex Addiction
This is when someone engages in risky sexual behaviour despite its negative consequences on mental health and relationships. They may experience shame over their sexual behaviours but also feel like they have no control over their sexual impulses.
Benefits of Attending Kembali Gambling Rehab Centre
Our facility provides a residential stay so our clients can benefit the most from the programme. By doing so, they physically remove themselves from potential triggers, creating a distance between themselves and anything associated with their addiction.
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Change of Scenery
Our treatment centre offers a breath of fresh air, far from the busy life in the city. A change of scenery can help with distractions and potential triggers associated with gambling, allowing for a more focused and immersive healing experience.
Compassionate Staff
At our facility, we have a team of compassionate and dedicated staff who are committed to the well-being of our clients. They provide a nurturing and supportive environment, offering understanding and empathy throughout the recovery journey.
Supportive Community
Being part of a supportive community of individuals on their path to recovery can be immensely encouraging. Our treatment centre fosters a sense of camaraderie and connection, providing opportunities for clients to share experiences, offer mutual support, and feel a sense of belonging.
Quality Care and Fair Pricing
We prioritise providing high-quality care that is accessible and fair to our clients. Our commitment to excellence ensures that individuals receive comprehensive treatment and support at a reasonable and competitive cost compared to other Western countries.
Privacy and Confidentiality
Respecting our clients’ privacy and confidentiality is paramount. Our facility maintains strict confidentiality protocols to create a safe and secure environment where individuals can openly share their experiences and emotions without fear of judgement.
Change of Scenery
Our treatment centre offers a breath of fresh air, far from the busy life in the city. A change of scenery can help with distractions and potential triggers associated with gambling, allowing for a more focused and immersive healing experience.
Compassionate Staff
At our facility, we have a team of compassionate and dedicated staff who are committed to the well-being of our clients. They provide a nurturing and supportive environment, offering understanding and empathy throughout the recovery journey.
Supportive Community
Being part of a supportive community of individuals on their path to recovery can be immensely encouraging. Our treatment centre fosters a sense of camaraderie and connection, providing opportunities for clients to share experiences, offer mutual support, and feel a sense of belonging.
Quality Care and Fair Pricing
We prioritise providing high-quality care that is accessible and fair to our clients. Our commitment to excellence ensures that individuals receive comprehensive treatment and support at a reasonable and competitive cost compared to other Western countries.
Privacy and Confidentiality
Respecting our clients’ privacy and confidentiality is paramount. Our facility maintains strict confidentiality protocols to create a safe and secure environment where individuals can openly share their experiences and emotions without fear of judgement.
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Get Help with Gambling Addiction at Kembali
Dependence on gambling can consume you and strain every aspect of your life. When there’s a problem, seeking professional help through an addiction treatment plan is crucial – partner with us and defeat the uncontrollable urge to gamble. Treatment for gambling addiction is a phone call away. Contact us today and start your journey toward a gambling-free life.