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Problem Gambling at Home | |||
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| TAB, Tabsportsbet, phone betting, scratchies, lotto, pokies, gaming machines, plus the table games at the casino, ... in an distracting atmosphere of lights, colour, drinking, rewards and not too many reminders of an outside world like clocks! |
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| Problem
gambling can affect the gambler, family, friends, finances, how you work and home life activities etc. |
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| Bad gambling signs
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Feeling guilt
or shame about gambling activities, Telling lies about time away or about missing money Want to hide from family and friends. May sell personal and family items, eg, jewellery etc. Break up of relationships Financial stress within the family Abusing petty cash (or worse) at work Poor work performance through worry or lost time with betting! |
| Fixing things |
Realise that there is a problem. Get the gambler to personally choose to give up or cut down. No credit cards to be used for gambling Cancel phone accounts Avoid buying scratchies, change your shop & park routines Don't get loans or stop porning things for gambling cash Have less cash in your pocket. Keep a diary with thoughts - reflect on what is happening Replace urge - walk, book reading, playing with kids, gardening, new hobbies or visiting non-gambling friends. Seek professional help. |
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| What is it ....
How to find it ...
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| Gamblers Help | Guidance and self assessment
test (Vic Government service) |
7/10 |
| Gambling Help WA | Phone service / 08 9325 5133 |
6/10 |
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If you gamble for FINANCIAL SALVATION |
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