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One or more of these changes may indicate a gambling problem:
Is absent and does not explain why
goes out
more often without saying why or wheremisses appointments,
meetings, datesHas less money than usual
stops spending
money on “optional” expenses like entertainment, gifts, clothes,
repairs, life insurance doesn’t
pay bills on time applies
for new credit cards borrows
money takes out
secret loansIs distant, preoccupied, moody
seems
less interested in family, work, friends, hobbies avoids some
friends because of money oweddoesn’t
want to talk about money or debts: is secretive, edgy, angry, or uses double-talk
to confuse you when you try to discuss it acts restless
and jittery when not busy may brag
about winning at gambling, but says nothing about losing shows physical
signs of stress such as headaches, stomach problems develops
a habit of lying and deceivingUses gambling to cope
gambles
to deal with stress, loneliness, boredom, depressionstarts
gambling more after giving up or cutting down on cigarettes, alcohol, or
other substancesTries but fails to stop or reduce gambling
expresses
regret or guilt about lost money, promises “never again” but
doesn’t hold to it borrows
money to repay debts, but gambles the money awayBecomes desperate to keep gambling
after
being upset about losing, gambles even more in the hope of winning back
losses lies
about past gambling losseslies
about money lost or borrowedsteals
money to gamble or repay debtsCall the Gambling Information Line at
1-800-461-1234
for free, confidential information
