Gambling Addiction Services

Specialized services are available throughout the state for individuals and families who are experiencing problems related to gambling addiction. Counselors have received extensive training in this area and provide a range of services to address the unique and critical needs of this population. Services include an individualized assessment and treatment plan for each individual. Group sessions deal with the nature of compulsive gambling, denial and recovery, the relapse process, relapse prevention and other pertinent issues. Following the completion of services recommended in the treatment plan, referrals are made to continuing care groups as appropriate (e.g., the National Council on Problem Gambling, Gam-Anon and others).

Gambling Registry of Qualified Providers

To download a copy of the "Gambling Registry of Qualified Providers" in PDF form, click here.

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For More Information
For more information about gambling services in South Carolina, contact Christopher Reid at DAODAS, 101 Executive Center Dr., Suite 215, Columbia, SC 29210; telephone: 1-877-452-5155.

Problem Gambling Self-Test

Here's a quick test to help you determine whether you or someone you know needs help with a gambling problem:

Have you often gambled longer than you had planned?
Have you often gambled until your last dollar was gone?
Have thoughts of gambling ever caused you to lose sleep?
Have you used your income or savings to gamble while letting bills go unpaid?
Have you made repeated, unsuccessful attempts to stop gambling?
Have you broken the law or considered breaking the law to finance your gambling?
Have you borrowed money to finance your gambling?
Have you gambled to get money to meet your financial obligations?
Have you felt depressed or suicidal because of your gambling losses?
After losing, do you feel you must try and win back your losses as soon as possible?
Have you been remorseful after gambling?
Have you ever stayed away from work, college or school to gamble?
Have you ever lied to cover up the amount of money or time you spent gambling?
Have others ever criticized your gambling?
Do arguments, frustrations or disappointments make you want to gamble?
Have you lost interest in your family, friends or other activities?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you could have a problem that needs attention.