Assessing Your Gambling Habit: Test offered by the Ministry of Health
In the gaming sphere, it's crucial to understand that problematic and compulsive gambling are distinct issues. A compulsive gambler will routinely overspend on gambling, potentially compromising their quality of life and relationships, despite retaining some control over their behavior. On the other hand, a pathological gambler may dedicates all their time, energy, and resources to gambling, facing withdrawal symptoms during breaks, and losing control over their addiction.
Let's break down the risk assessment process for these gambling issues:
- Assessing Your Gambling Habits: Rate your responses on a scale of Never – 0, Sometimes – 1, Most of the time – 2, Almost always – 3, within the last 12 months:
a. Have you ever spent more money on gambling than you intended? b. Have you needed to wager larger sums to experience the same thrill? c. Have you ever tried to recoup your losses by gambling more? d. Have you borrowed money, sold possessions, or otherwise sought funds for gambling? e. Are gambling thoughts prevalent in your daily life (e.g., strategizing bets, analyzing games, or considering gambling funds)? f. Have others raised concerns about your gambling habits or uttered words like "addiction"? g. Have you felt pangs of guilt or emptiness related to gambling? h. Has gambling provoked health troubles, including stress or anxiety? i. Have your personal, work, or financial lives suffered due to gambling?
- Scoring Your Risks: Here's the breakdown for your scores:
0 points: No apparent gambling issues. 1-2 points: Low-level problems, with only minor inconveniences or none. 3-7 points: Moderate-level problems, placing you at risk of developing a gambling addiction. 8 points or more: Existing gambling problems, with potential loss of control and advanced stages of pathological gambling.
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** A support center for individuals battling gambling addiction has just opened in Ukraine**
Interview with Psychologist Tatiana Sinitskaya on helping addicts and the new support center
- "Tatiana Sinitskaya, a psychologist in Ukraine, is assessing symptoms of gambling addiction as the new support center for compulsive gamblers opens."
- "As part of her mental health practice, Sinitskaya employs various health-and-wellness therapies and treatments to help addicts regain control over their gambling habits."
- "Sinitskaya stresses the importance of early intervention in addressing problematic gambling, pointing out that months of excessive gaming can lead to serious negative consequences."
- "The health-and-wellness support center in Ukraine offers science-based assessments and interventions for those struggling with gambling addiction."
- "Scientific research on mental health and gambling addiction highlights that seeking professional help can help individuals understand the roots of their problematic gambling behavior and develop strategies to overcome it."
