| 1. When you gamble, how often do you go back another day to win back the money you lost? |
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| 2. Have you ever claimed to be winning money gambling, but weren't really? In fact, you lost? |
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| 3. Do you feel you have ever had a problem with gambling? |
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| 4. Did you ever gamble more than you intended to? |
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| 5. Have people criticized your gambling? |
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| 6. Have you ever felt guilty about the way you gamble or what happens when you gamble? |
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| 7. Have you ever felt like you would like to stop gambling, but didn't think you could? |
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| 8. Have you ever hidden betting slips, lottery tickets, gambling money, or other signs of gambling from your spouse, children, or other important people in your life? |
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| If you answered "No" to Question 9, do not answer Question 10, and skip to Question 11. |
| 9. Have money arguments ever centered on your gambling? |
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| 10. Have you ever borrowed from someone and not paid them back as a result of your gambling? |
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| 11. Have you ever lost time from work or school due to gambling? |
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| 12. If you borrowed money to gamble or to pay gambling debts, who or where did you borrow from? (check “yes” or “no” for each) |
| A. From household money |
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| B. From your spouse |
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| C. From other relatives or in-laws |
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| D. From banks, loan companies or credit unions |
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| E. From credit cards |
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| F. From loan sharks |
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| G. You cashed in stocks, bonds or other securities |
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| H. You sold personal or family property |
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| I. You borrowed on your checking account (passed bad checks) |
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Your SOGS Score is:
SOGS scores help people evaluate their gambling behavior. Your SOG score shows whether you should be concerned about your gambling behavior. Higher scores typically reflect more serious concerns.
| SCORE |
RELATED TO GAMBLING |
| 0-4 |
No Concern |
| ≥5 |
Gambling Problem(s) |
Your Consequences When Gambling:
| Physical health problems |
Verbally abusive or physically aggressive |
| Blackouts or memory problems |
Work/educational problems |
| Emotional problems |
Legal problems |
| Relationship problems |
Financial problems |
If you scored 5 or more you may want to speak to a professional for further screening. Contact the Healthy Lifestyles Guided Self-Change Program.
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