Gamblers Anonymous asks its new members to answer the following "20 Questions" in order to determine the severity of their gambling addiction:
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Have you ever lost time from work due to gambling?
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Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy?
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Has gambling affected your reputation?
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Have you ever felt remorse after gambling?
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Have you ever gambled to get money to pay debts or solve financial difficulties?
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Has gambling ever caused a decrease in your ambition or efficiency?
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After losing, do you feel you must return as soon as possible to win back your losses?
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After winning, do you have a strong urge to return and win more?
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Do you often gamble until you run out of money?
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Have you ever borrowed money to finance your gambling?
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Have you ever sold anything to finance your gambling?
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Are you reluctant to use "gambling money" for normal expenditures?
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Does gambling make you careless of the welfare of yourself and your family?
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Do you ever gamble longer than planned?
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Have you ever gambled to escape worry or trouble?
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Have you ever committed or considered committing an illegal act to finance gambling?
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Has gambling ever caused you to have difficulty sleeping?
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Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create within you an urge to gamble?
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Do you ever get the urge to celebrate any good fortune with a few hours of gambling?
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Have you ever considered self destruction as a result of your gambling?
If you answered "yes" to seven or more of these questions, you may have a gambling addiction problem.
See also;
- Gamblers Anonymous
- 12-Step Speaker Tape Links
- Are You Living With A Compulsive Gambler?
- Why the HP Actually Works
- Strategies for Dealing With Denial
Gambling Addiction: The Problem, the Pain and the Path to Recovery
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