Our Mission | Gambling Addiction Treatment

Why Treat Gambling Addiction?

Millions of individuals in the United States and around the world struggle with gambling addiction, but only a small percentage reach out for help. Gambling addiction is easy to hide in comparison with a drug or alcohol addiction, and there is also a heavy stigma surrounding gambling addiction.

Since gambling is so normalized in our society, many gamblers don't see their compulsive gambling habits as a problem. However, gambling can quickly spiral out of control and can become detrimental to one's mental health.

In the majority of cases, clients who come to Algamus have underlying mental health disorders. Our staff consists of certified gambling counselors, therapists, and clinical psychiatrists who are well-equipped to address the root cause of the gambling addiction.

Why Gambling-Specific?

There are very few gambling-specific treatment programs in the United States, but we believe that gambling-specific programs are essential.

Gamblers who are intermingled with drug and alcohol addicts often find that they are unable to identify with anyone, and that they are misunderstood by the staff and their peers.

Gamblers need to attend Gamblers Anonymous, and be in community with other gamblers in recovery, but often the only meetings available at treatment centers is Alcoholics Anonymous. It is not enough to substitute the word “alcohol” for “gambling,” since they are two very different addictions, and need to be treated differently.

Why Residential Treatment?

It tends to be very beneficial for compulsive gamblers to get away from the stress and familiarity of their home environment for at least a month, in order to gain a new perspective and develop new healthy routines. Having uninterrupted time to focus on the recovery process and inner healing is essential.

Our residential gambling addiction treatment program runs for 4-8 weeks depending upon individual needs. We have seen that longer treatment durations increase the likelihood for a successful recovery.

Algamus saved my life and my family. It has taken a few years to earn back the trust and respect I had lost, but I am blessed to be healthier and happier than I would have believed possible.

A special "Thank you" to Rick Benson and crew. I'm humbled by the work that you do.

— Anne A.

Algamus Client in Recovery

If you are struggling. If you are out of control. If you just want all the craziness of chasing money and falling further and further behind, to stop, let these good people help you! They are so well trained, many former gambling addicts themselves. They know what they're doing. All of my fellows in recovery had different patterns, styles and games and yet the staff worked wonders with them all. They knew the different types we were and how to maximize treatment effectiveness. Last I heard, we were all doing great post-rehab. I know I have placed my last bet in this lifetime."

— Dan L.

Algamus Client in Recovery

I didn't take ownership of having a problem until I went to my first Algamus meeting...When they went around the room and each person described what their game of choice was and how they processed it emotionally and mentally, it was only at that moment that I said, “wow, they are like me.”

— Craig C.

Algamus Client in Recovery

Algamus provided the information, support, and ongoing guidance necessary for me to successfully recover from my addiction. Without them I don’t know if I would be where I am today; 8 months later, free from my addiction for the first time in almost 20 years of struggle.

Remi D.

Algamus Client in Recovery

Algamus provided me the foundation needed to jump start my road to recovery. The programs, interactions with staff and group bonding put me on the path to a better way of life. The program truly saved my life!

Allen P.

Algamus Client in Recovery

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— Craig C.

Remi D.

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