summaries

· Gambling

· is it to wager money or something of material value on an event with an uncertain outcome with the primary intent of winning additional money and/or material goods.

· Problem gambling

· (ludomania) is an urge to gamble despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop

· “Gambling behavior which causes disruptions in any major area of life: psychological, physical, social, or vocational” (National Council on Problem Gambling)

· PATHOLOGICAL GAMBLING

· A chronic disorder that results in the loss of control over gambling. (DSM-IV)(312.31)

Pathological Gambling DSM- V Criteria

· Preoccupation

· 1. Is preoccupied with gambling (e.g., reliving past gambling experiences, handicapping or planning the next venture, or thinking of ways to get money with which to gamble.

· Tolerance

· 2. needs to gamble with increasing amounts of money in order to achieve the desired excitement.

· Withdrawal

· 3. Is restless or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop gambling

· Escape

· 4. Gambles as a way of escaping from problems or relieving a dysphoric mood (feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety, or depression)

· Chasing

· 5. After losing money gambling, often returns another day in order to get even.

· Lying

· 6. Lies to family members, therapists, or others to conceal the extent of involvement with gambling.

· Loss of Control

· 7. Has made repeated unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back, or stop gambling.

· Risked significant relationship

· 8. Has jeopardized or lost a significant relationship, job, education, or career opportunity because of gambling.

· Bailout

· 9. Has relied on others to provide money to relieve a desperate financial situation caused by gambling.