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Gambling Problems: An Introduction for Behavioral Health Services Providers

Gambling Problems: An Introduction for Behavioral Health Services Providers
Gambling Addiction Vs Problem Gambling

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Are you a compulsive / problem gamblers ??


Gamblers Anonymous 20 Questions Survey*
1. Did you ever lose time from work due to gambling?
2. Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy?
3. Did gambling ever affect your reputation?
4. Have you ever felt remorse after gambling?
5. Did you ever gamble to get money with which to pay debts or otherwise solve financial difficulties?
6. Did gambling cause a decrease in your ambition or efficiency?
7. After losing, did you feel you must return as soon as possible and win back your losses?
8. After a win, did you have a strong urge to return and win more?
9. Did you often gamble until your last dollar was gone?
10. Did you ever borrow to finance your gambling?
11. Have you ever sold anything to finance your gambling?
12. Were you reluctant to use gambling money for normal expenditures?
13. Did gambling make you careless of yourself or your family?
14. Have you ever gambled longer than you had planned?
15. Have you ever gambled to escape worry and trouble?
16. Have you ever committed or considered committing an illegal act to finance gambling?
17. Has gambling caused you to have difficulty in sleeping?
18. Have arguments, disappointment, or frustrations caused you to gamble?
19. Have you had an urge to celebrate any good fortune with a few hours of gambling?
20. Have you ever considered self-destruction as a result of your gambling?


*--Seven or more positive responses suggest pathologic gambling.Reprinted with permission. Available from Gamblers Anonymous International Service Office, P.O. Box 17173, Los Angeles, CA 90017.

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