- Problem Gambling Information Websites
- Problem Gambling Information Definition
- Problem Gambling Information
What is Gambling Disorder?
Summary page describing Gambling Disorder from a mental health perspective, including the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Gambling Disorder
Problem gambling can be a devastating addic- tion. It frequently destroys marriages. It can result in the physical and emotional abuse of children, spouses, or loved ones. Statistics show that the children of problem gamblers are more likely to do poorly in school, become depressed, have drug problems, and become problem gamb- lers themselves.
- Friends who engage in the problem behavior; For more information on how disordered/problem gambling may be related to the risk & protective factor framework and how evidence-based disordered/problem gambling prevention programs might be developed, please refer to the report, Problem Gambling Prevention Resource Guide for Prevention Professionals.
- Problem Gambling While millions of people engage in gambling activities with few or no apparent problems, this is not the case for everyone. Approximately three to four percent of the population report some gambling-related problems, while one to two percent report serious gambling-related problems.
How Gambling Becomes an Addiction
In this one-minute video, Dr. Howard J. Shaffer describes what happens in the brain when gambling becomes an addiction.
Treating Addiction as a Syndrome
In this excerpt, Shaffer et al. describe substance (e.g., alcohol) and behavioral (e.g., gambling) addiction as a singular addiction with multiple expressions.
Change Your Gambling, Change Your Life
Dr. Howard J. Shaffer authored this book about self-guided recovery from gambling-related disorders.
Your First Step to Change, 2nd Edition
A self-help toolkit of resources to help start the journey toward recovery from problem gambling behavior
Referrals
A collection of organizations that offer a variety of free resources plus places to start when it's time to get help.
Practice Guidelines for Treating Gambling-Related Problems: An Evidence-based Treatment Guide for Clinicians
This website was designed for treatment professionals who want to learn more about evidence-based treatment approaches for clients experiencing gambling-related problems.
Problem Gambling Information Websites
Expressions of Addiction
A photographic essay of case studies of gambling and other expressions of addiction, by Division Distinguished Faculty Howard J. Shaffer, Ph.D., C.A.S., Morris E. Chafetz Associate Professor of Psychiatry in the Field of Behavioral Sciences at Harvard Medical School
The BASIS Special Series on Gambling Disorder
A full month of science reviews and op-eds related to Gambling Disorder and its relationship with other expressions of addiction
The WAGER (Worldwide Addiction Gambling Education Report)
The Division's free monthly online research review of recent, cutting-edge gambling science
Do you or does someone you know have a problem with gambling?
For a confidential referral, call 800-994-8448 or click the button below to live chat now.
The Indiana Problem Gambling Referral Line is funded by the Indiana Problem Gamblers' Assistance Fund.
What is problem gambling?
Problem gambling is gambling behavior which causes disruptions in any major area of life: psychological, physical, social or vocational. The term 'problem gambling' includes, but is not limited to, the condition known as pathological, or 'compulsive' gambling, a progressive addiction characterized by increasing preoccupation with gambling, a need to bet more money more frequently, restlessness or irritability when attempting to stop, 'chasing' losses, and loss of control manifested by continuation of the gambling behavior in spite of mounting, serious, negative consequences.
Problem Gambling Information Definition
Could gambling be the problem?
- Have you ever felt the need to bet more and more money?
- Have you ever had to lie to people important to you about how much you gamble?
A 'yes' answer to either or both of these questions may indicate a problem with gambling.
Reference: Johnson, E.E., Hamer, R., Nora, R.M., Tan, B. Eistenstein, N., & Englehart, C. (1988). The lie/bet questionnaire for screening pathological gamblers. Psychological Reports, 80,83-88.
Events/Training
Indiana problem gambling treatment resource network manual http://www.ipgap.indiana.edu/
Gambling treatment providers
For a list of problem gambling treatment providers in your area, click here.
Additional resources
- Indiana problem gambling awareness program http://www.ipgap.indiana.edu/
- Indiana Council on Problem Gambling, Inc. http://www.indianaproblemgambling.org/
- Gamblers Anonymous Meetings in Indiana http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/
- GAMANON Meetings in Indiana http://www.gam-anon.org/
- National Council on Problem Gambling http://www.ncpgambling.org/
- National Problem Gambling Awareness Week http://www.npgaw.org/
- The voluntary exclusion program http://www.in.gov/igc/2331.htm
- Problem solving court New York Gambling Court
SAMHSA statements
Gambling within forensic populations
Problem Gambling Information
Contact information
For a list of problem gambling treatment providers in your area, click here.
Additional resources
- Indiana problem gambling awareness program http://www.ipgap.indiana.edu/
- Indiana Council on Problem Gambling, Inc. http://www.indianaproblemgambling.org/
- Gamblers Anonymous Meetings in Indiana http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/
- GAMANON Meetings in Indiana http://www.gam-anon.org/
- National Council on Problem Gambling http://www.ncpgambling.org/
- National Problem Gambling Awareness Week http://www.npgaw.org/
- The voluntary exclusion program http://www.in.gov/igc/2331.htm
- Problem solving court New York Gambling Court
SAMHSA statements
Gambling within forensic populations
Problem Gambling Information
Contact information
Larry Long
Program Director - Gambling Treatment, Co-occurring Disorders & Forensic Projects
Division of Mental Health & Addiction
Indiana Family & Social Services Administration
402 W. Washington St., Room W353
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-7891
John.Long@fssa.IN.gov
