Am I a Problem Gambler?
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Twenty Questions
Do you, or a close friend or family member, have a problem with gambling? Take a few moments to answer these questions. Most problem gamblers will answer "Yes" to at least seven of these questions: |
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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 bills, debts to others, or to 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 dollar is gone?
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Do you ever borrow to finance your gambling?
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Have you ever sold any real or personal property to finance gambling?
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Are you reluctant to use "gambling money" for normal expenditures?
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Does gambling make you careless of the welfare of your family?
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Do you ever gamble longer than you had 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 within you an urge to gamble?
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Do you have an urge to celebrate any good fortune by a few hours gambling?
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Have you ever considered suicide or other self-destruction as a result of your gambling?