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Do you think you have a gambling problem?

Gambling Self Check (New Zealand Gambling Helpline)

or alternatively ~

Most people enjoy some form of gambling, however sometimes it can affect our health.

To check your health, answer the questions below as truthfully as you are able from your own experience.

1. Sometimes I've felt depressed or anxious after a session of gambling

yes, that's true

no, I haven't

2. Sometimes I've felt guilty about the way I gamble

yes, that's so

no, that isn' t so

3. When I think about it, gambling has sometimes caused me problems

yes, that's so

no, that isn't so

4. Sometimes I've found it better not to tell others, especially my family, about the amount of time or money I spend gambling

yes, that's true
no, I haven' t

5. I often find that when I stop gambling I've run out of money

yes, that' s so

no, that isn't so

6. Often I get the urge to return to gambling to win back losses from a past session

yes, that's so
no, that isn't so

7. Yes, I have received criticism about my gambling in the past

yes, that's true

no, I haven't

8.Yes, I have tried to win money to pay debts

yes, that's true
no, I haven't

 

If you scored four or more 'yes' answers or wish to discuss concerns you may have around gambling contact us.

 

'Eight' Gambling Screen - Early Intervention Gambling Health Test
Developed by Dr Sean Sullivan for the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand and the Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care at the Auckland School of Medicine