Am I a compulsive gambler?
The only person who can make that decision is you, but these 20 questions may help you to determine whether or not you have a problem.
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Do you lose time from work due to gambling?
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Is gambling making your home life unhappy?
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Is gambling affecting your reputation?
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Have you ever felt remorse after gambling?
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Do you ever gamble to get money with which to pay debts or otherwise solve financial difficulties?
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Does gambling cause a decrease in your ambition or efficiency?
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After losing, do you feel you must return as soon as possible and win back your losses?
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After a win do you have a strong urge to return and win more?
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Do you often gamble until your last euro is gone?
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Do you ever borrow to finance your gambling?
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Have you ever sold anything to finance your gambling?
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Are you reluctant to use gambling money for normal expenditure?
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Does gambling make you careless of the welfare of your family?
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Do you gamble longer than you planned?
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Do you ever gamble to escape worry or trouble?
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Have you ever committed or considered committing an illegal act to finance gambling?
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Does gambling cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?
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Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create an urge within you to gamble?
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Do you have an urge to celebrate any good fortune with a few hours of gambling?
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Have you ever considered self-destruction as a result of your gambling?
While only you can decide if you have a gambling problem, we have found that most compulsive gamblers will answer ‘Yes’ to at least 7 of these questions.
If you feel that you might be a compulsive gambler, have a gambling problem or simply have a desire to stop gambling, click here to find a Gamblers Anonymous meeting close to where you live.
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