Gambling

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 August 2011

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Title:   Gambling problems - quiz
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Getting help for gambling
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   Like any habit, breaking it may be hard. Try not to be too hard on yourself if you don't reach your immediate goal; it is important that you keep trying.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Gambling
Publisher:   inspire foundation
Description:   Information about signs of problem gambling.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Fact sheet 45 - Problem gambling and depression
Publisher:   beyondblue
Description:   This fact sheet looks at the links between depression and gambling problems, and highlights some ways to identify gambling problems and seek help and treatment.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Gambling
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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).
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Gambling - financial issues
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Gambling - how to change your habits
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Gambling - advice for family and friends
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Gambling - do you have a problem?
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
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.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Gambling problems?
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Help for individuals and families
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Pathological gambling
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Pathological gambling by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008

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