Meridian

Win back your life

Gambling can be a life-changing event. It usually begins as a fun, social and care-free activity with friends and loved ones. Then, suddenly, the fun stops. You realize you are betting more and losing more. You are also losing touch with your family and friends. You become a stranger to yourself, and your thoughts are more and more about gambling.

But, if you achieve this realization, there is HOPE. You can reach out. You can accept help. You can reclaim your life. Yes, gambling can become an addiction. And, yes, you can end up losing your job, house, family, freedom, and even your life. But don't despair; there is HOPE. There is Emergence.

Emergence Meridian offers a confidential, safe environment for you and those close to you, so all can receive the support and understanding so desperately needed. During the real tough times, there is a 24-hour crisis line with an Emergence counselor ready to help.

Gambling addiction is complex, and it affects each individual differently. At Emergence Meridian, we find out how it is affecting you. We learn about you in an individual interview, and we share with you what our program has to offer. Working together is vital, and we show you some of that work by inviting you to a group session so you can see it first-hand. You will see that it works. With the Meridian program provided to you at no cost, you will regain control of your life.

The Meridian program combines group education and group processing in an individualized manner for both family members and gamblers. Our highly developed, successful curriculum will teach you what compulsive gambling really is and how deeply it affects your life. If part of your addictive nature includes substance abuse, we offer a course to help you with that as well.

Remember, you're not alone. To prove that, the Meridian program includes a mentor - someone who has been through the program and will help guide you through it too.

There are many people who can say that the Meridian program is a success. We sincerely believe that you can be one of them.

What is compulsive gambling?

For most people, gambling is fun. But for 3-5% of the adult population in the United States, gambling has become a serious problem resulting in financial ruin, loss of jobs, broken homes, physical illnesses, criminal acts, and suicide attempts.

At Emergence, we understand compulsive gambling, and we have developed a treatment. It's called our Meridian Program and it uses a combination of education and processing to give you the tools and the strength you need to change. Over the period of treatment, you will learn what compulsive gambling really is. How you can come to terms with it, and how you can reclaim your life.

Do you know someone who displays these problem gambling symptoms?

• Preoccupation with gambling
• Inability to stop gambling
• Bragging and boasting about gambling and exaggerating wins
• Minimizing losses
• Increasing the size of bets
• Unexplained financial resources
• Restlessness or irritability; severe mood swings when not gambling
• Gambling to "feel better"
• Centering all recreation around gambling

We have the tools to help.

If you or someone you know shows these symptoms, there is hope. Problem gambling is a treatable illness. With proper treatment, such as Emergence Meridian Program, a problem gambler can begin the recovery process and regain control of his or her life.

Who is at risk for being a compulsive gambler?

People with a family history of alcohol, drug, or gambling problems are at greatest risk. Someone in recovery from another addiction is especially vulnerable. The person next door or the co-worker you eat lunch with, even a spouse or other significant person in your life, can get caught in the hidden disease of compulsive gambling.

Through the Emergence Meridian program you will find help with other addictions you may have, and you'll meet people who have been through the program. This highly effective mentorship program shows you first-hand that it can be done.

Are you at risk? View Our Self Assessment