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Diagnostic Screen for Gambling Disorders

The is a rapid screening test for adult pathological gambling problems.

5 minutes to complete

Eligibility

To fill out the diagnostic screen for gambling disorders, an individual must be 18 years of age or older, and they must be currently experiencing issues related to gambling, such as preoccupation with gambling, excessive spending on gambling, or significant distress or impairment due to gambling.

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Questions for Diagnostic Screen for Gambling Disorders

Questions

1.

Have there ever been periods lasting 2 weeks or longer when you spent a lot of time thinking about your gambling experiences, or planning out future gambling ventures or bets?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes
  2. No
2.

Have there ever been periods lasting two weeks or longer when you spend a lot of time thinking about ways of getting money to gamble with?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes
  2. No
3.

Have you ever lied to family members, friends, or others about how much you gamble or how much money you lost on gambling?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes
  2. No
4.

If so, had this happened three or more times?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes
  2. No
5.

Have you ever tried to stop, cut down, or control your gambling?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes
  2. No
6.

On one or more of the times when you tried to stop, cut down, or control your gambling, were you restless or irritable?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes
  2. No
7.

Have you ever tried but not succeeded in stopping, cutting down, or controlling your gambling?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes
  2. No
8.

Has this happened three or more times?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes
  2. No
9.

Have there ever been periods when you needed to gamble with increasing amounts of money or with larger bets than before in order to get the same feeling of excitement?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes
  2. No
10.

Have you ever gambled to relieve uncomfortable feelings such as guilt, anxiety, helplessness, or depression?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes
  2. No
11.

Have you ever gambled as a way to escape from personal problems?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes
  2. No
12.

Has there ever been a period when, if you lost money gambling one day, you would often return another day to get even?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes
  2. No
13.

Have you ever written a bad check or taken money that didn’t belong to you from family members or anyone else in order to pay for your gambling?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes
  2. No
14.

Has your gambling ever caused serious or repeated problems in your relationships with any of your family members or friends?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes
  2. No
15.

Has your gambling caused you any problems in school, such as missing classes or days of school, or your grades dropping?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes
  2. No
16.

Has your gambling ever caused you to lose a job, have trouble with your job, or miss out on an important job or career opportunity?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes
  2. No
17.

Have you ever needed to ask family members or anyone else to loan you money or otherwise bail you out of a desperate money situation that was largely caused by your gambling?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes
  2. No

Assessments Similar to Diagnostic Screen for Gambling Disorders

  • Mental Health Services Administration Gambling Screen
  • South Oaks Gambling Screen
  • Problem Gambling Severity Index
  • Problem Gambling Symptom Assessment

Here are some FAQs and additional information
on
Diagnostic Screen for Gambling Disorders

What is a gambling disorder?

A gambling disorder, also known as a gambling addiction, is a mental health condition characterized by an intense urge to gamble, despite the potential for negative consequences. People with gambling disorders often spend excessive amounts of time and resources gambling, and may experience financial, interpersonal, and legal difficulties as a result.

What are some signs and symptoms of a gambling disorder?

Signs and symptoms of a gambling disorder may include preoccupation with gambling, feeling an urge to gamble, lying to family and friends about gambling, needing to gamble with increasingly larger amounts of money, feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling, and feeling relief or happiness after gambling.

What type of treatments is available for gambling disorders?

Treatments for gambling disorders may include cognitive-behavioral therapy. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is designed to help individuals recognize and manage triggers and other factors that can lead to a gambling disorder.

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