3 simple questions to help you figure out if gambling has become a problem.
Are you taking this assessment for yourself or a loved one?
1. During the past 12 months, have you become restless, irritable, or anxious when trying to stop/cut down on gambling?
2. During the past 12 months, have you tried to keep your family or friends from knowing how much you gambled?
3. During the past 12 months, did you have financial problems due to gambling and had to get help with living expenses from family, friends, or welfare?
Recommendation: You may be at risk for problem gambling. Consider seeking help or speaking with a professional.
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The 3-item Brief Biosocial Gambling Screen (BBGS) is based on the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) criteria for pathological gambling.
