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Self Assessment
How can you tell if you or someone you know has a gambling problem?
If you are unsure whether you or someone you know has a problem, you can answer the 20 simple questions below to help identify the severity of the situation.
Gamblers Anonymous Diagnostic Criteria Questionnaire
| 1. Did you ever lose time from work to gambling?.............................................................. | YES | NO |
| 2. Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy?.......................................................... | YES | NO |
| 3. Did gambling affect your reputation?.............................................................................. | YES | NO |
| 4. Have you ever felt remorse after gambling?.................................................................... | YES | NO |
| 5. Did you ever gamble to get money with which to pay debts, or solve financia difficulties? | YES | NO |
| 6. Did gambling cause a decrease in your ambition or efficiency?........................................ | YES | NO |
| 7. After losing, did you feel you must return as soon as possible and win back your losses? | YES | NO |
| 8. After a win, did you have a strong urge to return and win more?..................................... | YES | NO |
| 9. Do you often gamble until your last dollar is gone?......................................................... | YES | NO |
| 10. Did you ever borrow to finance gambling?................................................................... | YES | NO |
| 11. Have you ever sold anything to finance gambling?........................................................ | YES | NO |
| 12. Were you reluctant to use gambling money for normal expenses?................................. | YES | NO |
| 13. Did gambling make you careless of the welfare of your family?..................................... | YES | NO |
| 14. Did you ever gamble longer than you had planned?...................................................... | YES | NO |
| 15. Have you ever gambled to escape worry or trouble?.................................................... | YES | NO |
| 16. Have you ever committed, or considered committing, an illegal act to finance gambling? | YES | NO |
| 17. Did gambling cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?................................................... | YES | NO |
| 18. Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations still create within you an urge to gamble? | YES | NO |
| 19. Did you ever have an urge to celebrate any good fortune by a few hours of gambling? | YES | NO |
| 20. Have you ever considered self-harm as a result of your gambling?................................ | YES | NO |
Most compulsive gamblers will Score at least 7 "Yes" Results. Add these up to determine your risk factor. The HIGHER the score the more serious the problem is likely to be.
Most compulsive gamblers will Score at least 7. The HIGHER the score the more serious the problem is likely to be. If you have identified that there is a problem, you are not alone. There are many who have a problem with gambling and those who share their Personal Stories on this website are just a few. The good news is that there is help, and it's free. The agencies on our Referral List can assist you in getting the help you need. Whether you have a gambling problem or you are effected by someone's gambling behaviour, there is help. For more information on problem gambling click on Facts about Problem Gambling and you can test your knowledge with some interesting questions. You may be surprised by some of the answers. If you are thinking about SUICIDE, there are other solutions.
