The Boston Globe

Lifestyle

Signs of problem gambling: when to seek help

You should seek help when:

You always think about gambling.

You gamble with money you need for other things.

You keep gambling even though you may feel bad afterward.

You get nervous when you try to quit.

You need to gamble with increasing amounts of money to get the same buzz.

You lose money, but you return to “chase” losses by gambling even more.

You spend work, school, or family time gambling.

You tell lies to hide your gambling.

You lose a job, educational opportunity, or relationship because of gambling.

You find that no matter how hard you try, you can’t stop.

SOURCE: National Institutes of Health