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Warning signs for family & friends |
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The person they care about may have a problem with gambling if they demonstrate five or more of the following characteristics:
Is preoccupied with gambling (eg preoccupied with reliving past gambling experiences, handicapping or planning the next venture, or thinking of ways to get money with which to gamble).
Needs to gamble with increasing amounts of money in order to achieve the desired excitement.
Has repeated unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back or stop gambling.
Is restless or irritable when attempting to stop or cut down gambling.
Gambles as a way of escaping problems or of relieving feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety or depression.
After losing money gambling, often returns another day to recoup losses.
Lies to family members or others to conceal the extent of their involvement with gambling.
Has committed illegal acts such as forgery, fraud, theft or embezzlement to finance gambling
Has jeopardized or lost a significant relationship, job, educational or career opportunity because of gambling.
Relies on others to provide money to relieve a desperate financial situation caused by gambling.
(source: Richard Rosenthal, M.D. & Henry Lesieur, Ph.D.)
If you are concerned about yourself or someone else, talking to someone at Gambling Help is a good place to start.
For more information on responsible gambling or any other topic related to gambling, please contact Gambling Help Moreton Bay Region.
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