How do you know if you have a gambling problem?

1. You have often gambled longer than you had planned

2. You have often gambled until your last dollar was gone

3. Thoughts of gambling have caused you to lose sleep

4. You have used your income or savings to gamble while letting bills go unpaid

5. You have made repeated, unsuccessful attempts to stop gambling

6. You have broken the law or considered breaking the law to finance your gambling

7. You have borrowed money to finance your gambling

8. You have felt depressed or suicidal because of your gambling losses

9. You have been remorseful after gambling

10. You have gambled to get money to meet your financial obligations

If you answered “yes” to one or more of these questions, you may wish to consult a professional for further assessment.

(Extracted from CAMP newsletter “Recovery Times”)

Do you have friends or family who are at risk? Don’t give up on them, help is available:

1. Care Corner Counselling: 1800-6-668-668
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2. Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society: 1800-X-Gamble (1800-9-426253)
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3. Institute of Mental Health, Community Addictions Management Programme (CAMP):
   6389-2387 / 6389-2389, or e-mail camp@imh.com.sg
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