Do I have a gambling problem?
If you are concerned that gambling may be playing a significant part in your life, then the following questions may help you determine if your gambling is problematic:
- Do you stay away from work to gamble?
- Do you gamble to escape from a boring or unhappy life?
- When you're gambling and you run out of money, do you feel lost or empty and in despair or as if you need to gamble again as soon as possible?
- Do you gamble until your last dollar is gone?
- Have you ever lied to cover up the amount of money or time you spend gambling?
- Have others ever criticized or made comments about your gambling?
- Have you lied, stolen, or borrowed just to get money to gamble or pay gambling debts?
- Are you reluctant to spend 'gambling money' on anything else?
- Have you lost interest in your family, friends, or hobbies?
- After losing, do you feel you must try and win back your losses as soon as possible?
- Do arguments, frustrations, or disappointments make you want to gamble?
- Do you feel depressed or even suicidal because of your gambling?
The more you answer 'Yes' to these questions, the more likely you are to have a serious gambling problem.
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) for confidential help 24 hours a day.
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