Gambling addiction can be a very serious problem

Gambling Addiction Information

If you are a gambler and you feel that you have a gambling problem, information is available. There are several resources available online to help and assist individuals with gambling issues. How do you know if you have a gambling problem? According to I Stopped Gambling, by answering their 20 questions, you will have an idea of where you stand with gambling.

1. Did you ever lose time from work or school due to gambling?

2. Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy?

3. Did gambling affect your reputation?

4. Have you ever felt remorse after gambling?

5. Did you ever gamble to get money with which to pay debts or otherwise solve financial difficulties?

6. Did gambling cause a decrease in your ambition or efficiency?

7. After losing did you feel you must return as soon as possible and win back your losses?

8. After a win did you have a strong urge to return and win more? 10. Did you ever borrow to finance your gambling?

11. Have you ever sold anything to finance gambling?

12. Were you reluctant to use �gambling money� for normal expenditures?

13. Did gambling make you careless of the welfare of yourself or your family?

14. Did you ever gamble longer than you had planned?

15. Have you ever gambled to escape worry or trouble?

16. Have you ever committed, or considered committing, an illegal act to finance gambling?

17. Did gambling cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?

18. Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create within you an urge to gamble?

19. Did you ever have an urge to celebrate an good fortune by a few hours of gambling?

20. Have you ever considered self destruction or suicide as a result of your gambling?

If you answered yes, to several of these question you may need to seek gambling addiction information immediately. Gambling can be a very serious problem. Not to mention a very destructive behavior problem. Gambling problems is just as serious as any other problems and directly affects the people around you that love you. Seek the help you need and eliminate destroying your financial stability.