For those suffering from gambling disorder or problematic gambling behaviours, Clinic Les Alpes offers a luxury gambling rehab in Switzerland dedicated to treating and confronting this illness head-on. Compulsive gambling is a truly consuming addiction, and can be just as life-altering as those addictions sometimes seen as more 'dangerous' like alcoholism or substance use. For those struggling with the urge to gamble, it is crucial to seek the right professional support as soon as possible to ensure the best chance of long-term recovery.
Clinic Les Alpes is a Swiss luxury rehabilitation centre that can help you, and your loved ones, overcome your gambling problem with evidence-based treatments, professionalism, care, and dedication.
Choosing a Swiss luxury rehabilitation centre offers you the chance to experience world-class treatment in serene and beautiful natural surroundings creating a unique and transformative healing experience. Clinic Les Alpes is an exclusive facility that provides cutting-edge therapies, individualised care, and a discreet and confidential environment for those seeking treatment for gambling addiction. Take this chance to start your journey to recovery surrounded by breathtaking beauty and utmost privacy for an unparalleled healing experience.
Gambling addiction, also known as gambling disorder according to the National Council on Problem Gambling, refers to a pattern of gambling behaviour where a gambler may struggle to keep control over their gambling habits, start to prioritise gambling over other important aspects of their life, and continue to gamble despite clear negative consequences. It's important to remember that a person can have problematic gambling behaviour that needs treatment, without necessarily being defined as having an addictive disorder.
This condition affects people from all walks of life, with many problem gamblers maintaining normal appearances while struggling internally with their compulsive gambling behaviors. The condition is recognized as a serious mental health concern that requires specialized treatment approaches.
If you have said 'yes' for yourself, or someone you know, for any of the above points, it may be time to seek treatment from professional help and support.
Attending a rehabilitation centre can be a great way to start your recovery journey by addressing not only the gambling behaviour, but also the root causes of why gambling can get so out of control for each unique person.
Your first 5 days will consist of an assessment period where your lead therapist will complete multiple screenings and a biopsychosocial assessment with you in order to establish a complete psychological profile that will best enable Clinic Les Alpes to address your gambling problem and mental health concerns. You will also undergo full assessments with our medical, dietetic, and medical spa teams to ensure a holistic treatment and wellbeing experience.
At the end of your assessment period you will work in collaboration with your lead therapist to create an individualised treatment plan that will support you in achieving your personal treatment goals. These treatment interventions include daily one-to-one therapy and groups, as well as complementary therapies such as massage, meditation, equine therapy, art therapy, acupuncture, and more.
Our approach to treat gambling addiction incorporates evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which has shown significant effectiveness in helping patients overcome compulsive gambling. CBT helps identify and change unhealthy thought patterns and behaviors related to gaming and gambling activities.
You will be followed by the entire team during your treatment stay with regular check-ins to ensure your programme is staying on plan and meeting your needs.
During your last week with Clinic Les Alpes, you will work in collaboration with your lead therapist to create a personalised Relapse Prevention Plan that will act as a 'road map to recovery' and help you avoid relapses and triggers in the future. You will also receive a unique and personalised aftercare plan that ensures you do not go home alone, and will continue to receive world-class professional support in your ongoing wellness journey.
Beyond professional treatment, many recovering gamblers benefit from self-help strategies and support groups. Organizations like Gamblers Anonymous offer 12-step programs specifically designed for those struggling with gambling and gambling disorder. These groups provide a community of understanding peers who share similar experiences.
We encourage our patients to connect with support groups as part of their comprehensive aftercare plan. The combination of professional treatment and peer support creates a robust foundation for long-term recovery from problem gambling.
It is very rare that addictions exist without other mental health problems. In fact, statistically those with gambling addictions or problematic gambling behaviours often experience dependencies or addictions to substances like nicotine or alcohol as well as mood and anxiety disorders. The cause-and-effect relationship of gambling addiction and mental health concerns can become a "chicken or the egg" question without proper therapeutic intervention and guidance; not only do mental health problems cause and aggravate gambling behaviours, but gambling behaviours will also cause and aggravate mental health problems, even if we think it helps us in the moment. It is vitally important to treat both at the same time to ensure success in long term recovery.
