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Most people who bet don't have an addiction problem, but some people become compulsive gamblers at some point in their lifetimes. People in this group lose control of their betting, often with serious consequences. Other people don't meet the diagnostic criteria for gambling addiction but are considered problem gamblers.
Follow the links below to find information about gambling and where you can get help.
Reviewed July 2009
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Gambling problems - quiz
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Better Health Channel
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Is your gambling affecting you or the people close to you? Are you spending more money or time on gambling than you can afford? These are just some of the warning signs that a person may be developing problem gambling habits. Find out if your gambling is becoming a problem with our quick self-assessment quiz.
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Mar 2009
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| Title: |
Gambling
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| Description: |
When people think of gambling they often picture men at the racetrack, or in a back room playing poker. But gambling comes in many forms and young people get involved in many of them.
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Nov 2008
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| Title: |
Gambling
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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For some families gambling can have serious consequences.
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| Date: |
Nov 2008
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| Title: |
Gambling
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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Gambling (punting, betting or wagering) involves putting money at risk on an event of uncertain outcome that relies on chance. Poker machines, lottery tickets and horse racing are very popular with gamblers. People gamble hoping they will win, but the odds are stacked against them. Different types of gambling include gaming, betting or wagering and speculation. Some people gamble on the stock market (share market).
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Sep 2008
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Gambling - financial issues
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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Gambling can cause serious financial problems. Most of the money used for gambling is taken from household funds or borrowed. A financial counsellor can offer advice on debt and money management.
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Sep 2008
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Gambling - how to change your habits
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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If you are gambling and want to change your habits, the first step is to decide that you want to change, control or stop your gambling. Understanding your gambling problem, taking steps to ensure your financial security and getting professional help are important parts of your recovery. It can help to reduce the risks of gambling by establishing some controls over your money, such as leaving cash or credit cards at home.
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Sep 2008
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Gambling - advice for family and friends
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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Family and friends of problem gamblers can feel guilt, shame and helplessness. They may feel frustrated, isolated and angry about gambling and its impacts. Support services including counselling, financial counselling and legal advice are available to affected family and friends. In most situations it is best not to lend money to a problem gambler. Lending money often maintains the gambling behaviour.
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| Date: |
Sep 2008
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| Title: |
Gambling - do you have a problem?
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Signs of a gambling problem may include an increase in how often you gamble, gambling until you've spent the last dollar and not being truthful to others about how much money you spend on gambling. Problem gambling affects a person's family and friends.
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| Date: |
Sep 2008
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| Title: |
Gambling problems?
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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| Description: |
Help for individuals and families
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| Date: |
Jan 2007
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