Signs of a Gambling Addiction

Repeated attempts to stop gambling. Serious financial problems Has unrealistic view of what "life" and "the world" owes you Preoccupation with gambling, lying about it and denying addiction Is always trying to borrow money. In a bad mood or is touchy after an internet session. Favourite possessions, particularly valuable ones are missing. Betting slips in the trash. More than usual interest in a sporting event and an over-reaction to the result. Pre-occupation with the stock market figures. 20 Questions from Gamblers Anonymous to see if you are addicted to gambling. 1. Do you lose time from work due to gambling? 2. Is gambling making your home life unhappy? 3. Is gambling affecting your reputation? 4. Have you ever felt remorse after gambling? 5. Do you ever gamble to get money with which to pay debts or to otherwise solve financial difficulties? 6. Does gambling cause a decrease in your ambition or efficiency? 7. After losing, do you feel you must return as soon as possible and win back your losses. 8. After a win do you have a strong urge to return and win more? 9. Do you often gamble until your last pound is gone? 10. Do you ever borrow to finance your gambling? 11. Have you ever sold anything to finance gambling? 12. Are you reluctant to use gambling money for normal expenditures? 13. Does gambling make you careless of the welfare of your family? 14. Do you gamble longer than you planned? 15. Do you ever gamble to escape worry or trouble? 16. Have you ever committed, or considered committing, an illegal act to finance gambling? 17. Does gambling cause you to have difficulty in sleeping? 18. Do arguments, disappointments, or frustrations create an urge within you to gamble? 19. Do you have an urge to celebrate any good fortune by a few hours gambling? 20. Have you ever considered self-destruction as a result of your gambling? Where to go for help. Luckily there are a number of organisations to help problem gamblers and their families. These will be either nationwide or state wide. The most widely known is probably Gamblers Anonymous. Below are a few organisations that help.

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