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Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Thinking about the past twelve months:

  • 1.

    Have you bet more than you really could afford to lose?

  • 2.

    Have you needed to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement?

  • 3.

    When you gambled, did you go back another day to try and win back the money you lost?

  • 4.

    Have you borrowed money or sold anything to get money to gamble?

  • 5.

    Have you felt that you might have a problem with gambling?

  • 6.

    Have people criticized your betting or told you that you had a gambling problem, regardless of whether or not you thought it was true?

  • 7.

    Have you ever felt guilty about the way you gamble, or what happens when you gamble?

  • 8.

    Has gambling caused you any health problems, including stress or anxiety?

  • 9.

    Has your gambling caused any financial problems for you or your household?

Gambling Supports

If you or someone you know has questions or concerns about their play, free and confidential support is just a phone call away.

Each Atlantic province provides support, available 24/7 for people experiencing problems with their gambling activities through a free, confidential helpline.

 

Nova Scotia
1-888-429-8167 (Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line)

New Brunswick
1-800-461-1234

Newfoundland and Labrador
811

Prince Edward Island
1-855-255-4255