Compulsive Gambling

Summary

Many people enjoy gambling, whether it’s betting on a horse or playing poker on the Internet. Most people who gamble don’t have a problem, but some lose control of their gambling. Signs of problem gambling include :

• Always thinking about gambling
• Lying about gambling
• Spending work or family time gambling
• Feeling bad after you gamble, but not quitting
• Gambling with money you need for other things

If you have concerns about your gambling, ask for help. Your health care provider can work with you to find the treatment that’s best for you.

NIH: National Institutes of Health

Clinical Trials

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Gambling National Institutes of Health

Learn More

• Compulsive Gambling Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
• Help for Mental Illnesses National Institute of Mental Health
• National Institute of Mental Health National Institute of Mental Health
• Pathological gambling Medical Encyclopedia
• Teen Gambling American Academy of Pediatrics

Find an Expert

• FindTreatment.gov Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Journal Articles

• Compulsive Gambling