Recognize the Red Flags
Gambling addiction often starts quietly. What begins as entertainment may escalate into a serious issue. These 10 signs may indicate a problem:
- Spending more time or money than intended
- Chasing losses
- Lying about gambling activity
- Borrowing money to gamble
- Feeling anxious or irritable without gambling
- Neglecting responsibilities or relationships
- Repeated failed attempts to stop
- Using gambling to cope with stress
- Hiding financial issues caused by betting
- Thinking constantly about gambling
If several of these sound familiar, it may be time to seek help.
