Has gambling become more than just a game?
Do you spend more time or money gambling or thinking about gambling than you'd like?
Are you concerned about the role that gambling plays within your life?
For many, gambling is an exciting form of entertainment. However, for others, gambling becomes more than just a game. Gambling becomes a dominating force within their lives. More and more time and money is invested on gambling and thinking about gambling. Other areas of their lives begin to suffer. Relationships are strained... Work is left undone... Bills need to be paid... If this sounds familiar, perhaps it's time to make a change.
Please browse through the website for more information and use the Self Test for Problem Gambling to assess whether or not gambling has become more than just a game. Also, read the tips on Responsible Gambling for ideas on how to gambling in a healthy manner. Or you may want to see how you can gamble more responsibly.
If you think you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, help is available. Untreated problem gambling can cause serious physical, emotional and financial problems. Please call The Gambling Clinic for help 901.678.3491 -or- 901.678.STOP.
IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS OR CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE IN CRISIS, CALL The National Problem Gambling Helpline Network (800.522.4700), 911 or your local emergency department when faced with a life threatening situation. The National Problem Gambling Helpline Network is available tollfree 24 hours a day, 7 days a week everywhere in the U.S. All calls are strictly confidential. When you call the helpline, a counselor will listen to your concerns and answer your questions about problem gambling.
