Gambling Addiction Test 1.0.1

Gambling addiction, described as an addictive disorder in the DSM-5, is also referred to as Problem Gambling or Compulsive Gambling.

To receive a diagnosis, an individual must exhibit at least four of the following symptoms within a 12-month period:

• Needs to gamble with increasing amounts of money to experience desired excitement.
• Feels restless or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop gambling.
• Has made multiple unsuccessful attempts to control, reduce, or cease gambling.
• Is frequently preoccupied with gambling, such as persistent thoughts of past experiences, planning future ventures, or seeking ways to obtain gambling funds.
• Often gambles when experiencing distress, like feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety, or depression.
• After losing money gambling, often returns on another day to recoup losses ("chasing" losses).
• Lies to conceal the extent of gambling involvement.
• Has jeopardized or lost significant relationships, jobs, educational opportunities, or careers due to gambling.
• Relies on others to provide money to address dire financial situations resulting from gambling.

This application offers a straightforward screening questionnaire to assess your risk level for gambling addiction and provides informative content on addiction nature and various treatments.

According to a meta-analysis, 1.1% of the adult population in the US may meet the criteria for pathological gambling.

Disclaimer: This test is NOT a diagnostic tool. A formal diagnosis can only be made by a qualified healthcare professional. If you are worried about your susceptibility to Gambling Addiction, please seek advice from a physician.