Links to Web sites for Young Adults
The rite of passage has gone from starting drinking to starting gambling
- The Gamble
- New York Council on Problem Gambling
- Gambler's Help
- Teenage Gambling
- Responsible Gambling Council
Take this short, 12-question test:
- Do you think about gambling a lot and spend time planning to gamble?
- Do you spend more and more money on gambling?
- Are you restless, tense, or angry when you try to cut down on gambling?
- Do you ever gamble to escape problems at home, school, or work?
- After losing, do you gamble again as soon as possible to win back the money you lost?
- Do you lie to your family and friends about your gambling?
- Have you spent lunch money, bus or train fare on gambling?
- In the past year, have you taken money to gamble from someone you live with,without their knowing it?
- Have you stolen money (outside of your family) or shoplifted to get money for gambling?
- Have you fallen out with family members or friends because of your gambling?
- Have you missed school five or more times in one year to gamble?
- Have you gone to someone for help with a serious money worry caused by gambling?
If you or someone you know answers Yes to any of these questions, consider seeking assistance from a professional regarding this gambling behavior by calling the National Problem Gambling Help Line Network toll free at (800) 522-4700