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Gambling disorder

Persistent and problematic gambling behaviour (gambling, online casino, slot machines) with need to play more, attempts to make up for lost money and financial and family problems.

Common signs

Gambles more and more money or timeTries to win back lossesLies or gets into debt

Tips

For you

  1. Self-exclude from gambling (in Spain, the national gambling self-exclusion register)
  2. Put someone you trust in charge of the money
  3. Seek treatment and support groups

For family and friends

  1. Don't lend money or pay off debts
  2. Help limit access to money and gambling

When to ask for help

  1. If there are serious debts
  2. If thoughts of death appear: 024

Are you having a really hard time? If you're thinking of harming yourself, call 024 (free, 24 hours) or 112.

Guidance test

Answer thinking about the last few weeks. There are 8 questions and you get your result straight away. Your answers are not saved or sent.

0 of 8
1. I gamble more money or time than I intended
2. I need to bet more to feel the thrill
3. I try to win back what I've lost
4. I have lied about how much I gamble
5. I have borrowed money or got into debt because of gambling
6. I get nervous if I can't gamble
7. I have tried to stop without success
8. Gambling has caused me family or work problems

Free resources

Downloadable PDF sheetSigns, tips and resources to print or saveFEJAR: Spanish federation of recovering gamblersFree external resourceSpanish National Plan on Drugs: information and resourcesFree external resourceAll our free guidesFree resource from Clínica Vivaldi

Related disorders

Alcohol use disorderAddictionsCannabis use disorderAddictionsTobacco use disorderAddictionsDrug use disorder (cocaine and amphetamines)Addictions

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Reviewed by María Teresa Fernández Vicente, health psychologist and neuropsychologist (registration no. CV17304), in November 2026. Educational information prepared by the Clínica Vivaldi team based on the DSM-5-TR classification. It does not replace a professional assessment and cannot be used to diagnose.