What are some basic signs of a gambling addiction?

Posted on February 28, 2010
Filed Under Gambling Code

I’m afraid that someone I care for deeply may be addicted to gambling. How can I know for sure, and how could I address them about this situation?

One Response to “What are some basic signs of a gambling addiction?”

Hickok on February 28th, 2010 10:09 pm

Ask to borrow increasing amounts of money. Loses time from work. Lost a job or a relationship that was important. Change in attitude, anger, argues, distant, uncaring. Says they have quit but you know they haven’t. Brag and lie about winning and tries to minimize losses. Depression. Bills are not being payed. Gambles to try and get back(even). Starts to break the law, fraud, forgery, theft. Health starts to decline. Loses interest in family, job, hobbies. No explanation for whereabouts. The increased need to gamble more often with greater amounts. These are just some that come to mind and there are probably 100 more. The hardest part is the same as it is with any addiction, if the person cannot recognize they have a problem it’s almost impossible to help them or for them to help themselves. You can try talking to them and bring to their attention the damage being caused by their actions and offer your support in their recovery, but after that it’s pretty much up to them.

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