A gambling disorder is defined as gambling behavior that disrupts personal, family, and/or vocational pursuits.

• Need to gamble with increasing amounts
• Restless or irritable when tries to stop
• Repeated unsuccessful efforts to cut back or stop
• Preoccupied with gambling
•  Often gambles when feeling distressed
•  After losing, often returns to get even (“chasing” one’s losses)
• Lies to conceal the extent of gambling
• Relationships jeopardized
• Relies on others to cover debts

Source: DSM-5

*The above is provided for informational purposes only. If you have any concerns, please see a healthcare professional.