Do you have a gambling problem?
To find out, answer these questions with a simple "yes" or "no."
To find out, answer these questions with a simple "yes" or "no."
Do you use gambling as a way to escape problems or relieve depression?
Do you feel unable to stop playing regardless of winning or losing?
Have you repeated unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back or
stop gambling?
Do you feel restless or irritable when attempting to cut down or
stop gambling?
Are you betting more than you intended?
Do you feel a need to gamble with increasing amounts of money in order
to achieve excitement?
After losing money while gambling, do you often return on another day
to "get even" to recoup your losses?
Have you neglected family or work responsibilities because of gambling?
Have you jeopardized or lost a significant relationship, job, educational or
career opportunity due to gambling?
Have you lied to family members, therapists, or others to conceal the
extent of involvement with your gambling?
Are you preoccupied with the gambling experience, always thinking of
ways to get money with which to gamble?
Have you borrowed or relied on money from others to relieve a financial
problem that arose due to gambling?
Have you committed illegal acts such as forgery, fraud, theft, or
embezzlement in order to support your gambling habit?
Do you feel unable to stop playing regardless of winning or losing?
Have you repeated unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back or
stop gambling?
Do you feel restless or irritable when attempting to cut down or
stop gambling?
Are you betting more than you intended?
Do you feel a need to gamble with increasing amounts of money in order
to achieve excitement?
After losing money while gambling, do you often return on another day
to "get even" to recoup your losses?
Have you neglected family or work responsibilities because of gambling?
Have you jeopardized or lost a significant relationship, job, educational or
career opportunity due to gambling?
Have you lied to family members, therapists, or others to conceal the
extent of involvement with your gambling?
Are you preoccupied with the gambling experience, always thinking of
ways to get money with which to gamble?
Have you borrowed or relied on money from others to relieve a financial
problem that arose due to gambling?
Have you committed illegal acts such as forgery, fraud, theft, or
embezzlement in order to support your gambling habit?
If you answered "yes" to one or more of the above, you are probably in trouble with gambling.
The San Diego Center for Pathological Gambling (SDCPG) can help by offering
comprehensive treatment services to assist those with problems related to out-of-control
gambling. Life is a balancing act - all things in moderation. Let the SDCPG help you to
help yourself become whole and responsible again.
comprehensive treatment services to assist those with problems related to out-of-control
gambling. Life is a balancing act - all things in moderation. Let the SDCPG help you to
help yourself become whole and responsible again.
| Come Blog With Me! Have questions or comments about problem gambling? Maybe you would like to share your story with others who can benefit from your experience? Blog: www.sandiego-rx4gambling.blogspot.com |
| © 2008, San Diego Center for Pathological Gambling. All rights reserved. |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
Services
Offering
outpatient
assessment
and treatment
including:
Offering
outpatient
assessment
and treatment
including:
Comprehensive
Diagnostic
Evaluation
Individual
Outpatient
Treatment
Services
Psycho-Education
Group
Family Therapy
Consultation,
Community
Education
and Speaker's
Service
Expert Court
Testimony
Diagnostic
Evaluation
Individual
Outpatient
Treatment
Services
Psycho-Education
Group
Family Therapy
Consultation,
Community
Education
and Speaker's
Service
Expert Court
Testimony
Comprehensive
Diagnostic
Assessment and
Treatment Program
Diagnostic
Assessment and
Treatment Program
| For treatment information, contact Dr. Suzanne Graupner Pike, Ph.D, CCGC-II Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY16492) California Certified Gambling Counselor-II (CCGC #122) Email: spikephd@sandiego-rx4gambling.com Toll-Free: 1-866-40-NOBET (1-866-406-6238) Tel: 619-806-7453 Fax: 760-798-1001 |