Answer these 20 questions to see if you might have a gambling problem.
1. Do you spend too much time gambling?
2. Do you spend too much money gambling?
3. Have you missed school or work because of gambling?
4. Has gambling caused problems with your family?
5. Have you ever lied about your gambling?
6. Has gambling caused you financial problems?
7. Do you regularly set aside 'gambling money'?
8. Do you gamble until you run out of money?
9. When you lose, do you gamble more to try to win it back?
10. When you win, do you keep gambling to try to win more?
11. Do most or all of your social or recreational activities involve gambling?
12. Have you borrowed money for gambling?
13. Do you gamble to escape from problems or worries?
14. Does your gambling cause difficulty with sleeping, headaches, stress or other health problems?
15. When something bad happens, do you gamble to forget about it?
16. When something good happens, do you gamble to celebrate?
17. Have you ever stolen anything to finance your gambling?
18. Do you promise yourself that you will cut down on or quit gambling, only to break that promise?
19. Has gambling ever made you feel self-destructive or suicidal?
20. Do you often feel that gambling controls your life?
Did you answer yes to seven or more questions? If so, you may have a gambling problem. We can help. Call the 2-1-1 HELP-LINE to get the assistance you need. We're here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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