Gambling Services

Gambling addiction can affect almost anyone. It impacts people of every age, sex, race, ethnicity, religion, geography, and socioeconomic groups. For many, gambling is fun and entertaining. But for others, gambling has caused them loss of the things they value most--family, friends, home, jobs, savings, car, business, and other things of importance in our lives.

Signs of Problem Gambling

Compulsive gambling is an addiction. Once individuals have an addiction to gambling, the choices they make are no longer protecting the things they value because gambling becomes their only focus. Here are possible signs of a gambling problem according to the Iowa Gambling Treatment Program:

• Gambling more often for more money
• Gambling for longer periods of time
• Gambling in spite of negative consequences, such as large losses, or poor academic performance
• Gambling as means to cope with loneliness, anxiety, or depression
• Committing illegal acts or lying in order to sustain the gambling

Gambling Prevention Services

We offer programming that targets gambling risk and protective factors. Prairie Ridge Prevention Team work with schools, workplaces, organizations, clubs, and other community groups to offer educational sessions to further people's understanding of gambling addiction. We also provide distance gambling treatment services to Iowa residents. To get started, contact us today.