Warning Signs of a Problem Gambler

If any of the following statements remind you of someone you know, that person may have a problem with gambling. For confidential help, call Gambling Recovery Ministries 1-855-926-0761; or in an emergency, contact the National Council on Problem Gambling Nationwide Help Line at 1-800-522-4700 or Gam-Anon at 718-352-1671.

IS SOMEONE YOU KNOW …?

  • Preoccupied with gambling (i.e., reliving past gambling experiences, planning the next venture, or thinking of ways to get money to gamble)

  • Secretive about his/her gambling habits, and defensive when confronted

  • Increasing bet amounts when gambling in order to achieve the desired excitement (“high”)

  • Trying unsuccessfully to control, cut back, or stop gambling

  • Restless or irritable when not gambling

  • Gambling to escape problems

  • “Chasing” losses with more gambling

  • Lying to family and others about the extent of gambling

  • Committing crimes to finance gambling

  • Jeopardizing or losing relationships, jobs, education, or career opportunities because of gambling

  • Relying on others to bail him or her out to relieve a desperate financial situation caused by gambling

Get help today - don’t wait for the problem to get worse!

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