|
YES
NO
|
(1) Is preoccupied with
gambling (e.g., preoccupied with re living past gambling experiences,
handicapping or planning the next venture, or thinking of ways to
get money with which to gamble) |
|
YES
NO |
(2) Needs to gamble with
increasing amounts of money in order to achieve the desired
excitement. |
|
YES
NO |
(3) Has repeated
unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back, or stop gambling. |
|
YES
NO |
(4) Is restless or irritable
when attempting to cut down or stop gambling. |
|
YES
NO |
(5) Gambles as a way of
escaping from problems or of relieving a dysphoric mood (e.g., feelings of helplessness,
guilt, anxiety, depression). |
|
YES
NO |
(6) After losing money
gambling, often returns another day to get even ("chasing" one's
losses). |
|
YES
NO |
(7) Lies to family members,
therapist, or others to conceal the extent of involvement with
gambling. |
|
YES
NO |
(8) Has committed illegal acts
such as forgery, fraud, theft, or embezzlement to finance gambling. |
|
YES
NO |
(9) Has jeopardized or lost a
significant relationship, job, or educational or career opportunity
because of gambling. |
|
YES
NO |
(10) Relies on others to
provide money to relieve a desperate financial situation caused by
gambling. |
