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What is Gambling Addiction?
According to National Council on Problem Gambling, gambling addiction is a gambling behavior which causes disruptions in any major area of life: psychological, physical, social or vocational. The term "Problem Gambling" includes, but is not limited to, the condition known as "Pathological", or "Compulsive" Gambling, a progressive addiction characterized by increasing preoccupation with gambling, a need to bet more money more frequently, restlessness or irritability when attempting to stop, "chasing" losses, and loss of control manifested by continuation of the gambling behavior in spite of mounting, serious, negative consequences (NCPG, 2014). Gambling Disorder is now covered by your insurance! |
10 Questions About Gambling Behavior
1. You have often gambled longer than you had planned.
2. You have often gambled until your last dollar was gone.
3. Thoughts of gambling have caused you to lose sleep.
4. You have used your income or savings to gamble while letting bills go unpaid.
5. You have made repeated, unsuccessful attempts to stop gambling.
6. You have broken the law or considered breaking the law to finance your gambling.
7. You have borrowed money to finance your gambling.
8. You have felt depressed or suicidal because of your gambling losses.
9. You have been remorseful after gambling.
10. You have gambled to get money to meet your financial obligations.
If you or someone you know answers “Yes” to any of these questions, consider seeking assistance from a professional regarding this gambling behavior by calling our office at (360) 799-5782 and ask for our Gambling Therapist.
Local Resources:
Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling
1929 Fourth Avenue East
Olympia, WA 98506
Tel: 360-352-6133
Fax: 360-352-4133
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.evergreencpg.org
Self Help Resources:
1. Gamblers Anonymous (www.gamblersanonymous.org) is fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem.
2. Gam-Anon (www.gam-anon.org) is a self-help organization for the spouse, family or close friends of compulsive gamblers.
3. Your First Step to Change Online Workbook - This guide will help you understand gambling, figure out if you need to change, and decide how to deal with the actual process of change.
Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling
1929 Fourth Avenue East
Olympia, WA 98506
Tel: 360-352-6133
Fax: 360-352-4133
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.evergreencpg.org
Self Help Resources:
1. Gamblers Anonymous (www.gamblersanonymous.org) is fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem.
2. Gam-Anon (www.gam-anon.org) is a self-help organization for the spouse, family or close friends of compulsive gamblers.
3. Your First Step to Change Online Workbook - This guide will help you understand gambling, figure out if you need to change, and decide how to deal with the actual process of change.
