Gambling Problem?

How Would You Know?

Problem gambling is gambling behavior which causes disruptions in any major area of life: psychological, physical, social or vocational. The term "Problem Gambling" includes, but is not limited to, the condition known as "Pathological", or "Compulsive" Gambling, a progressive addiction characterized by increasing preoccupation with gambling, a need to bet more money more frequently, restlessness or irritability when attempting to stop, "chasing" losses, and loss of control manifested by continuation of the gambling behavior in spite of mounting, serious, negative consequences.**

Ask Yourself These Questions

Gamblers Anonymous: 20 Questions

Help Is Available

Harbour Pointe is a residential treatment center for compulsive gamblers and is dedicated to provide a place of help and hope for problem gamblers and their families.

For more information, call 1-800-LOST-BET (1-800-567-8238).



** The definition of Problem Gambling is from the National Council on Problem Gambling.

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