Are You A Problem Gambler?

Unsure Whether You Are Dealing With A Gambling Problem Or Not?

Find Out By Taking This Test:

Below are 15 questions that you should try to answer as honestly as you can. Read the questions one by one, and if when your answer is "YES", just place a checkmark inside each empty checkbox - by simply clicking on the box.

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Question	YES
Are you spending a lot of time thinking about gambling (e.g. planning, thinking about or trying to relieve past experiences, thinking of strategies or ways to obtain money to gamble with…)
Do you need to gamble with increasing amounts of money in order to achieve the desired excitement?
Have you attempted to control, cut back or stop gambling – and failed?
Did you ever become restless or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop gambling?
Do you gamble as a way of escaping from problems or relieving a bad mood (e.g. feelings of hopelessness, guilt, anxiety or even depression)?
Have you ever resolved to stop gambling only to do it again?
After losing money, do you return another day to get even? Do you ever “chase your losses”?
Have you ever lied to family members, therapist or others to cover up the real extent of your gambling problem?
Have you ever put at risk your relationships with other people, a job or an educational or career opportunity because of gambling?
Have you ever done anything illegal to get money for gambling? (examples include stealing and writing bad checks)
Have you ever relied on others to provide money to get you out of a desperate financial situation caused by gambling?
Have you ever sought help or assistance with your gambling problem?
Have people ever criticized you or told you that you had a gambling problem, whether or not you thought it was true?
Have you ever lost time from work or school due to betting money or gambling?
Have you ever felt guilty about the way you gamble or what happens when you gamble?