Worried about a gambling problem?
Find help, answers, and a way forward.
Whether it's your own gambling or someone you love, recovery is possible — and it starts with one small step. This is a calm, judgment-free place to understand what's happening and find real support.
Free & confidential
Everything here is free to read, and the helplines we point you to are confidential. No sign-up, no judgment.
Help for families too
Living with someone else's gambling is exhausting. There's specific guidance and support for partners, parents, and friends.
Grounded in real evidence
Our information follows guidance from the National Council on Problem Gambling, the APA (DSM-5), and SAMHSA — and links to the source.
Two honest questions
Being honest with yourself here is a gift to yourself. This is a quick screen — not a diagnosis.
1. Have you ever felt you needed to bet more and more money to get the same excitement?
2. Have you ever had to lie to people important to you about how much you gamble?
Answer both questions above and the result will appear here — there are no wrong answers.
That's reassuring — but trust your gut
Neither of these applied to you. That's a good sign. If gambling still worries you, the longer self-assessment looks at more of the picture.
Take the fuller self-assessmentIt may be worth a closer look
Answering "yes" to even one of these is one of the clearest early warning signs researchers use (the "Lie/Bet" screen). It doesn't mean you're "an addict" — it means this is worth taking seriously, today.
See your options for helpWays to find help
You don't have to figure this out alone. Here are the real, established places people turn to — most are free and available right now.
Talk to someone now
The national helpline, 1-800-GAMBLER, offers free, confidential call, text, and chat support 24/7 — staffed by trained specialists, not us.
How the helpline worksFind treatment
Counseling that works for gambling — like CBT — is widely available. We explain the options and link to SAMHSA's official treatment locator.
Explore treatmentJoin a support group
Gamblers Anonymous meetings are free and run by people in recovery. We show you how to find one near you or online.
Find a meetingRecovery is not just about stopping. It's about starting a calmer, steadier way of living — and thousands of people do it every year.
You can be one of them.
Where our information comes from
We are an independent information resource — not a treatment provider and not affiliated with any gambling company. Everything here is written in plain language and follows recognized authorities, with links so you can check the source yourself.
- National Council on Problem Gambling
- APA — DSM-5
- SAMHSA
- National Institutes of Health
- Gamblers Anonymous
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