1. 3 TYPES OF GAMBLERS SOCIAL, PROBLEM & COMPULSIVE

2. SOCIAL GAMBLERS Gamble for entertainment or relaxation
Do not risk more money than they can afford to lose
Gamble with friends
Gamble for limited periods of time
Are not preoccupied with gambling

3. Problem Gamblers Experience problems because of gambling
Have trouble with relationships with family and friends because of gambling
Gamble to escape negative feelings such as anxiety, depression, or loneliness

4. COMPULSIVE OR PATHOLOGICAL GAMBLERS
Are unable to control their gambling
Lose more money than they can afford to lose, but keep gambling
Destroy relationships with family and friends
Experience problems with employment and relationships with employers and co-workers because of gambling
Experience problems with their mental and physical health

5. COMPULSIVE OR PATHOLOGICAL GAMBLERS Con’t.
Gamble Alone
Are unable to pay bills
Are unable to pay gambling debts
Are often irritable, depressed and/or withdrawn
May think about suicide -20% attempt suicide
Try to cover up their gambling by lying to friends and family
Borrow large sums of money legally and illegally – to try to get out of debt