Symptoms
Persistent and recurrent maladaptive gambling behavior as indicated
by five (or more) of the following:
is preoccupied with gambling (e.g., preoccupied with reliving
past gambling experiences, handicapping or planning the next venture,
or thinking of ways to get money with which to gamble)
needs to gamble with increasing amounts of money in order to achieve
the desired excitement
has repeated unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back, or stop
gambling
restless or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop gambling
gambles as a way of escaping from problems or of relieving a dysphoric
mood (e.g., feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety, depression)
after losing money gambling, often returns another day to get
even ("chasing" one's losses)
lies to family members, therapist, or others to conceal the extent
of involvement with gambling
has committed illegal acts such as forgery, fraud, theft, or embezzlement
to finance gambling
has jeopardized or lost a significant relationship, job, or educational
or career opportunity because of gambling
relies on others to provide money to relieve a desperate financial
situation caused by gambling
The gambling behavior is not better accounted for by a Manic Episode.
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