When to seek help? Gambling addiction treatment in Krakow
People addicted to gambling often hide their addiction, making its recognition difficult. However, there are several characteristic symptoms that may suggest a problem exists. These include:
Financial Problems
Unpaid loans, debts, and bankruptcy are the most common signs of gambling addiction.
Constant Thoughts About Gambling
The gambler dedicates a significant amount of time to thinking about gambling, planning the next one, analyzing results, and seeking ways to obtain money.
Lack of Control Over One's Actions
An addicted person often attempts to stop gambling, which ends in failure.
Relationship Problems
Addiction often leads to lies and deception from the gambler, causing loss of trust from those around them. Additionally, neglecting responsibilities and difficulties dealing with the consequences of addiction lead to the breakdown of relationships and social isolation.
Professional gambling addiction treatment in Krakow
At our facility in Krakow, we offer comprehensive help for addicted individuals. Our approach is based on a multi-stage therapeutic process that includes diagnosis, individual and group therapy, and support for patients' families. We believe that effective gambling addiction treatment requires a holistic approach that considers both psychological and social aspects:
Diagnosis
In the first stage, we perform a thorough diagnosis of the patient. Our specialists conduct a detailed interview, analyzing the history of gambling-related behaviors and assessing the mental and emotional state. With the help of psychologists, we also consider the potential presence of other health problems, such as depression and anxiety, and other addictions that may affect the treatment process.
Individual and Group Therapy
Based on the diagnosis, we establish the course of therapy, which may include individual and group meetings. Individual therapy is one of the most important elements of addiction treatment. During sessions, the patient works on understanding the mechanisms and behaviors that led to the development of addiction and learns how to deal with the desire to return to gambling. Our therapists and psychologists use various techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps gamblers identify negative thought patterns and behaviors and allows them to change.
During group therapy, patients share their experiences with other people addicted to gambling. Shared experiences and challenges can become a source of motivation for further work on oneself and recovery.
Family Support
It must be understood that gambling addiction affects not only the addicted person but also their loved ones. Nasz Gabinet in Krakow offers support for patients' families, helping them understand the nature of addiction, showing how to deal with their own emotions and how to support the addicted person. We conduct therapeutic sessions aimed at families of gamblers, which help in building healthy relationships and effective treatment process.
Relapse Prevention
Addiction treatment is a long process that requires intensive patient engagement not only in therapy but also in work on maintaining achieved results. Nasz Gabinet emphasizes relapse prevention, showing patients how to avoid risky situations, cope with stress, and use acquired skills in daily life. Regular follow-up meetings with a psychologist or therapist will help maintain effects and avoid returning to gambling.
How does gambling addiction develop?
Gambling addiction develops gradually. Initially it is perceived as an innocent form of entertainment that has the potential to transform into an obsession. The gambler gradually begins to lose control over their behavior. Despite attempts to stop gambling, emerging debts, and related problems, the person continues to return to their behavior. Untreated addiction leads to the appearance of increasingly desperate and risky actions to obtain money for gambling, which often lead to conflict with the law and other serious consequences in private and professional life.
Why choose our facility in Krakow?
Our facility in Krakow is a place where addicted individuals can count on professional help in fighting gambling addiction. Our team consists of experienced therapists and specialists who approach each patient with full commitment. We offer an individual approach tailored to the specific needs of each person and a wide range of modern and proven therapeutic methods that help in effective addiction treatment.
Our location in Krakow ensures easy access to therapy for people from the entire region, as well as the opportunity to use additional services supporting the treatment process, such as psychological consultations, educational workshops, and recreational activities. We believe that gambling addiction treatment is not only a fight against addiction but also a process of building a new, healthier lifestyle that allows patients to enjoy life to the fullest without destructive habits.
Contact us
Our Krakow facility offers discreet and professional help that will help you regain control over your life. You can contact us by phone or visit our clinic to schedule a consultation. Together we can find a solution and begin the path to health and freedom from addiction.
