Gambling Test

2. I have risked or lost larger amounts of money than I intended.

3. When I lose money gambling, I feel the need to return another day to make up for the loss.

4. I sometimes wonder whether I am dependent on gambling.

5. I am always able to stop gambling when I want.

6. I have accumulated significant debt as a result of gambling.

7. I have hidden my gambling activity and/or losses from family or friends.

8. I have borrowed money from others to relieve dire situations created by gambling.

9. I sometimes feel bad about my need to gamble.

10. I spend a lot of time thinking about gambling—reliving past gambling experiences, planning my next venture, or thinking about how to get money for gambling.

11. I have never engaged in illicit activities to support my gambling.

12. I experience cravings or a strong desire to gamble.

13. I feel restless or irritable when I am attempting to stop or cut down on gambling.

14. Family members and or friends have asked me whether I am addicted to gambling.

15. I have endangered a significant relationship or job because of my gambling.

16. I have tried to stop gambling one or more times but resumed the activity.

17. I have engaged in gambling to relieve the unpleasant effects I experience when not doing it.

18. I have neglected work or school because of gambling.

19. I have sometimes neglected family obligations because of opportunities to gamble.

20. I find myself risking increased amounts of money to achieve the desired effect.