Is your gaming out of control?

This questionnaire will help you decide whether you or someone you know has a gambling problem. According to the National Responsible Gaming Programme, most people with a gambling addiction will record seven or more "yes" answers to the following twenty questions.

The Self-Check Gaming Questionnaire

2. Is gaming making your home life unhappy? Yes/No

3. Is gaming giving you a bad reputation? Yes/No

4. Have you ever felt remorse after gaming? Yes/No

5. Do you ever gamble to get money to pay debts or solve financial difficulties? Yes/No

6. Does gaming reduce your ambition or efficiency? Yes/No

7. After losing, do you feel you must return as soon as possible to win back your losses? Yes/No

8. After a win, do you have a strong urge to return and win more? Yes/No

9. Do you often gamble until your last Rand has gone? Yes/No

10. Do you ever borrow money to finance your gaming? Yes/No

11. Have you ever sold anything to finance your gaming? Yes/No

12. Are you reluctant to use 'gambling money' for other expenses? Yes/No

13. Does gaming make you neglect yourself or your family? Yes/No

14. Do you ever gamble longer than planned? Yes/No

15. Do you ever gamble to escape worry or trouble? Yes/No

16. Have you ever committed, or considered committing, an illegal act to finance gambling? Yes/No

17. Does gaming cause you to have difficulty in sleeping? Yes/No

18. Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations make you want to gamble? Yes/No

19. Do you ever have the desire to celebrate any good fortune by gaming for a few hours? Yes/No

20. Have you ever considered suicide as a result of your gaming? Yes/No

Call 0800 006 008 for free advice and counselling. It's a toll-free number operated by the National Responsible Gaming Programme. They can also give you information about support groups and treatment.