Home Counselling Esteem Unlimited Reach Events Care Network Partner Contact Us Gambling Addiciton Problem gambling is an urge to gamble despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop. Problem gambling often is defined by whether harm is experienced by the gambler or others, rather than by the gambler's behaviour. Is your gambling becoming a problem? * Preoccupation. Do you have frequent thoughts about gambling experiences, whether past, future, or fantasy? * Tolerance. Do you require larger or more frequent wagers to experience the same "rush"? * Withdrawal. Have you felt restless or irritable when you attempt to cease or reduce gambling? * Escape. Do you use gambling to improve mood or escape problems? * Chasing. Have you tried to win back gambling losses with more gambling? * Lying. Do you try to hide the extent of your gambling by lying to family, friends, or therapists? * Loss of control. Have you tried unsuccessfully attempted to reduce gambling? * Illegal acts. Have you broken the law in order to obtain gambling money or recover gambling losses? * Risked significant relationship. Do you gamble despite risking or losing a relationship, job, or other significant opportunity? * Bailout. Have you ever turned to family, friends, or another third party for financial assistance as a result of gambling? If two or more of the above points apply to you then it is time to seek help. Call and make an appointment to see Chester Carter, gambling specialist, 9542 2600. If someone you love has a gambling problem you are also welcome to book an appointment and get some advice and support. Drugs and Alcohol Do these sound familiar to you: · Substance is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than intended. · Persistent desire or one or more unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control substance use. · A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to get the substance, taking the substance, or recovering from its effects. · Important social, occupational or recreational activities given up or reduced because of substance abuse. · Continued substance use, despite persistent or recurrent social, psychological or physical problem that is caused or exacerbated by use of the substance. · Marked tolerance: need for markedly increased amounts of the substance in order to achieve intoxication or desired effect or markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount. We are here to help, confidential counselling and support is available. Call 9542 2600 today and ask to make an appointment to see Chester Carter or email scmc@shirelive.com Don't live with addictions, get help and conquer them.