Problem Gambling
ASK YOURSELF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AND ANSWER THEM AS HONESTLY AS YOU CAN.
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| 1. Do you lose time from work due to gambling? |
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| 2. Does gambling make your home life unhappy? |
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| 3. Does gambling effect your reputation? |
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| 4. Do you ever feel remorse after gambling? |
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| 5. Do you ever gamble to get money with which to pay debts or to otherwise solve financial difficulties? |
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| 6. Does gambling cause a decrease in your ambition or your efficiency? |
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| 7. After losing do you feel you must return as soon as possible and win back your money? |
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| 8. After a win, do you have a strong urge to return and win more? |
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| 9. Do you often gamble until your last dollar is gone? |
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| 10. Do you ever borrow to finance your gambling? |
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| 11. Do you ever sell anything to finance your gambling? |
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| 12. Are you reluctant to use "gambling money" for normal expenditures? |
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| 13. Does gambling make you careless about the welfare of your family? |
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| 14. Do you ever gamble longer than you planned? |
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| 15. Do you ever gamble to escape worry or trouble? |
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| 16. Do you ever commit, or consider committing, an illegal act to finance your gambling? |
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| 17. Does gambling cause you to have difficulty sleeping? |
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| 18. Do arguments, disappointments, or frustrations create within you an urge to gamble? |
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| 19. Do you have an urge to celebrate good fortune by a few hours of gambling? |
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| 20. Do you ever consider self-destruction as a result of your gambling? |
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7 or more "yes" = seek professional help
(taken from Gamblers Anonymous)
Professional, confidential help is available. Call MOLAP at 800-688-7859.