Self Assessment Test


(CPGI/PGSI, Ferris & Wynne 2001)

If you are worried about developing a gambling problem or think you already have developed a gambling problem, do try our Self Assessment Test! You may find the result interesting.

During the past 12 months...

1.

Have you bet more than you could really afford to lose?
 Never  Sometimes  Most of the time  Most always

2.

Still thinking about the last 12 month, have you needed to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement?
 Never  Sometimes  Most of the time  Most always

3.

When you gambled, did you go back another day to try to win back the money you lost?
 Never  Sometimes  Most of the time  Most always

4.

Have you borrowed money or sold anything to get money to gamble?
 Never  Sometimes  Most of the time  Most always

5.

Have you felt that you might have a problem with gambling?
 Never  Sometimes  Most of the time  Most always

6.

Has gambling caused you any health problems, including stress or anxiety?
 Never  Sometimes  Most of the time  Most always

7.

Have people criticized your betting or told you that you had a gambling problem, regardless of whether or not you thought it was true?
 Never  Sometimes  Most of the time  Most always

8.

Has your gambling caused any financial problems for you or your household?
 Never  Sometimes  Most of the time  Most always

9.

Have you felt guilty about the way you gamble or what happens when you gamble?
 Never  Sometimes  Most of the time  Most always