Gambling treatment is available for those whose gambling has become a problem. It’s not necessary to have every warning sign before you seek treatment.
Warning Signs:
- Unexplained debt or extra cash
- Problems at school or work due to gambling
- Selling or giving away important personal belongings
- Gambling more often or longer than planned
- Irritability when trying to cut down or stop gambling
- Lying to family or friends about losing money
- Talking excessively about gambling
- Using your lunch money to gamble instead of buying lunch
- Stealing money or other valuables to gamble