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Overview
Gambling problems are treatable.
They often come with depression.
When to get medical care
Call 911Thoughts of harming yourself or others: call or text 988, or call 911 if you're in danger.
Get care todayNot usually urgent.
See a doctor soonGambling more than you want.
Causes
Causes include brain reward patterns and stress.
OwieClear has pages on 1 condition that can cause gambling more than i want to. Each shows how soon to get care.
Common causes
- Gambling problemSee a doctor if it doesn't get better
Gambling that's hard to control, like chasing losses, hiding it, borrowing money, or feeling restless when trying to stop.
What you can do at home
- Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
- Use self-exclusion programs.
Medicines
Therapy and support groups.
At the doctor
An evaluation helps.
Questions you may be asked
- Gambling
The exam
A physical exam.
Tests
- Screening
Prevention
Get help.
- Set limits
Check your symptoms
Most symptoms have more than one possible cause. The symptom checker looks at all of your symptoms together, plus your age, and shows how soon to get care.
Sources
Last updated 2026-11-13.