How can I tell if someone may have a gambling problem? Individuals who answer 'yes' to one or more of these questions may wish to seek help: Am I spending more time and more money on gambling? Am I spending a lot of time thinking about gambling? Have I tried to cut back or stop, but I can't? Am I irritable or restless when I can't gamble? Does gambling help me escape theQuoted From: https://www.hca.wa.gov/health-care-services-supports/behavioral-health-recovery/problem-gambling
"How can I tell if someone may have a gambling problem?
Individuals who answer "yes" to one or more of these questions may wish to seek help:
Am I spending more time and more money on gambling?
Am I spending a lot of time thinking about gambling?
Have I tried to cut back or stop, but I can"t?
Am I irritable or restless when I can"t gamble?
Does gambling help me escape the troubles of lie and make me feel better?
Have I gone back another day to win back my losses?
Have I lied to people I care about to hide my gambling?
Have I taken money that wasn"t mine, written bad checks because of my gambling, or broken other laws?
Have I neglected my family, job, or schoolwork because of gambling?
If you think you might be living with someone who has a gambling disorder ("compulsive gambler"), view an assessment questionnaire from Gam-Anon (a support organization for family and friends impacted by problem gambling).
What should I do if I think I have a gambling problem?
To find a treatment provider in your area, call or text the Washington State Problem Gambling (ECPG) Helpline at 1-800-547-6133.The Helpline is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Who is eligible to receive treatment?
All Washington residents, including people who gamble and their family members, are eligible for treatment services. You don"t not need to be Medicaid-eligible to receive treatment.
You may access treatment by calling or texting the Washington State Problem Gambling Helpline, open 24/7, at 1-800-547-6133. Helpline staff will refer you to a problem gambling certified counselor in your area.
If you do not have insurance, or if your insurance does not cover treatment for problem gambling, you may qualify for state-funded treatment. You may be eligible for treatment if:
You need treatment for a gambling disorder.
You are unable to afford treatment.
You have a strong desire to get help.
Family members impacted by problem gambling may also be eligible to receive treatment."
Search Mental Health Providers Find Similar Resources
What is Refuge Recovery? We are a peer-led movement using buddhist-inspired practices and principles, combined with successful recovery community structures, to overcome ...
Refuge RecoverySelf-Management And Recovery Training (SMART) is a global community of mutual-support groups. At meetings, participants help one another resolve problems with ...
SMART Recovery