Pathological Gambling

• How is this distinguished from normal entertainment?
• What are the signs and symptoms of a gambling problem?
• Can this disorder be treated?
• For more information

Pathological Gambling (like most addictions) occurs over time. The individual experiences a chronic need to gamble even when it negatively affects relationships, finances, or job functioning. The stress that results from these negative consequences compels the individual to gamble more, thus creating a vicious cycle.

How is this distinguished from normal entertainment?

With Pathological Gambling the individual becomes preoccupied with gambling. The episodes of gambling become more frequent over time with larger amounts of money at stake. The individual continues or returns to gambling even after losing large sums of money. The individual continues to gamble even though the debts are high, family and/or jobs adversely affected, and in spite of legal problems.

What are the signs and symptoms of a gambling problem?

• Increasing the amount of time spent gambling.
• Increasing the amount of money spent on gambling.
• A preoccupation with thoughts of gambling.
• Concerns about individual's gambling by friends and/or family members.
• Denial of the problem.
• Justifying amount of time and money spent on gambling.
• Financial problems as a result of gambling.
• Job problems as a result of gambling.
• Relationship problems as a result of gambling.

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