Sunday, July 02, 2000
What is pathological gambling and where to get help
Pathological gambling is defined by these actions. The person:
• Is pre-occupied with gambling. He relives past gambling experiences, plans the next venture and constantly thinks of ways to get money to gamble.
• Needs to gamble with increasing amounts of money.
• Tries unsuccessfully to control, cut back or stop gambling.
• Is restless or irritable when trying to cut back.
• Gambles as a way of escaping problems.
• Returns to gambling to “get even” after losing money.
• Lies to family members or others to conceal involvement with gambling.
• Commits illegal acts such as forgery, fraud, theft or embezzlement to finance gambling.
• Jeopardizes or loses a significant relationship or job because of gambling.
• Relies on others to provide money to relieve a desperate financial situation caused by gambling.
Where to get help
• Cincinnati Gambler's Anonymous Hotline (513-244-9779)
• Gamblers Anonymous International Service Office (213-386-8789). www.gamblersanonymous.org
• Heisel and Associates, Blue Ash (513-794-1667)
• National Council on Problem Gambling (1-800-522-4700)
• Custer Gambling Treatment Center, Indianapolis, 24-hour free confidential phone assessment (1-877-NO-GAMBLE)
• Harbour Center for Compulsive Gambling, Baltimore, (410-332-1111)
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