Gambling Addiction Test

Gambling Addiction is characterized as an addictive order in the DSM-5. It is also known as Problem Gambling or Compulsive Gambling.

In order to be diagnosed, an individual must have at least four of the following symptoms in a 12-month period:

- Needs to gamble with increasing amounts of money in order to achieve the desired excitement
- Is restless or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop gambling
- Has made repeated unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back, or stop gambling
- Is often preoccupied with gambling (e.g., having persistent thoughts of reliving past gambling experiences, handicapping or planning the next venture, thinking of ways to get money with which to gamble)
- Often gambles when feeling distressed (e.g., helpless, guilty, anxious, depressed)
- After losing money gambling, often returns another day to get even ("chasing" one's losses)
- Lies to conceal the extent of involvement with gambling
- Has jeopardized or lost a significant relationship, job, education, or career opportunity because of gambling
- Relies on others to provide money to relieve desperate financial situations caused by gambling

This app presents a simple screening questionnaire to measure your level of risk for gambling addiction as well as some information on the nature of addiction and different treatments.

According to a meta-analysis, 1.1% of the adult population in the US could be identified as pathological gamblers.

Disclaimer: This test is NOT a diagnostic test. A diagnosis can only be provided by a qualified healthcare professional. Please consult a physician if you are concerned about your risk of Gambling Addiction.