Can't Stop Betting Nonstop?
Help is available. You are not alone.
Recognize the Signs
- Needing to gamble with more money to keep gambling exciting
- Feeling irritated or restless when trying to cut back on gambling
- Trying to cut back or stop gambling, but not being able to
- Thinking about gambling a lot
- Gambling when you’re upset
- Chasing losses (gambling more to win back money after losing)
- Trying to hide gambling by lying
- Having problems with relationships, work, or school because of gambling
- Needing to borrow money as a result of gambling losses
Take the Screener
The problem gambling screener can help people to understand what gambling activities could lead to problem gambling or other negative outcomes like money or relationship problems.
Problem gambling can be managed and treated. This brief screener can help people decide whether to get a formal evaluation of their gambling activities and understand their options.
Search for Services
The Illinois Helpline is the only statewide public resource for finding substance use and problem gambling treatment and recovery services in Illinois. It is always free and confidential.
There is help for people with Problem Gambling Disorder. Click the button below to find available counseling and intensive outpatient services near you.
