Curriculum Vitae Problem Gambling Cross-Cultural Counselling Trauma Counselling Useful Links Presentations

Definitions
Signs
Suicide
Effects
Myths
Why
Getting Control
Do's and Don'ts
Review of Success
Handling Slips
Help for Families
Finding Help
References

Definition of Problem Gambling

Problem Gambling

This is when gambling is causing problems with personal, family, social , legal or occupational pursuits. These problems are caused by spending too much money, time, or emotional energy on gambling related activities. This includes studying the game or developing a system.

When is a person considered to have a gambling problem?

A person has a problem if they continue gambling despite evidence that their gambling is causing personal, social, family, occupational or legal problems.

 
Back to the first page on gamblingHome PageNext -> Signs

 

Copyright © 2001-2005 Chris Lobsinger
Last updated 27 September 2005