Gambling addiction is an all-consuming need to gamble despite negative consequences. The following gambling addiction self-test can help determine if you or a loved one is battling a gambling addiction. If the answer is yes, treatment for gambling is available.
Answer yes or no to the following questions honestly:
Have you ever missed school or work because of gambling?
Have you ever felt guilty after gambling?
Have you ever gambled to pay back debts or solve financial problems?
After winning have you ever felt a strong urge to return and win more? After losing did you ever feel a strong urge to return and win back your losses?
Have you ever borrowed money or sold anything to finance your gambling?
Have you ever committed or considered committing an illegal act to finance gambling?
Has gambling ever made you consider suicide?
Have you ever gambled to escape arguments, trouble, boredom, or loneliness?
If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you or your loved one may have a gambling addiction.
Related Content:
Gambling Addiction and Treatment There is a difference between normal gambling and compulsive gambling. There are signs and symptoms that are a good indicator. Learn more.
Gambling Addiction Help
If you think that you or someone you love is battling a gambling addiction, treatment is available. A quality addiction treatment program can assess individual treatment needs and provide the appropriate therapies needed to build a strong foundation for recovery. Call now confidentially.
Oxycontin Withdrawal
