Is gambling becoming a problem for you? If you answer yes to more than seven of the questions below, it is likely that your gambling habits may be a problem and more than you can handle on your own.
Have you ever missed work or school because of gambling?
Has gambling every made your home or personal life unhappy?
Did a gambling issue have impact on your reputation?
Have you ever felt bad after you gambled?
Have you ever gambled because you needed money to pay off debts or to help with financial problems?
Have you noticed a decrease in your ambition because of gambling?
After a lose, did you feel compelled to go back and try to win back your losses?
Have you ever returned or had a strong urge to return and win more?
Have you gambled until your last dollar was gone?
Have you ever borrowed money to finance your gambling?
Ever sold anything to get gambling money?
Not want to use your gambling money for normal purchases or things you need?
Have you ever been careless about your own or your families welfare because of gambling?
Do your gambling sessions last longer than you had planned?
Have you ever used gambling to escape from lonliness, trouble, boredom or depression?
Have you ever broken the law, or though about breaking the law in an attempt to finance your gambling?
Do you have difficulty sleeping because of a loss or win while gambling?
Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create within you an urge to gamble?
Did you ever have an urge to celebrate any good fortune by a few hours of gambling?
Have you ever considered self destruction or suicide as a result of your gambling?
Remember that it is possible to enjoy gambling at a healthy rate. And not everyone who answered yes to a question here has a gambling problem. But if you suspect that you are someone you love may have a problem it is wise to seek help.