There are a number of television programs that examine Chinese problem gambling issues. This page showcases some of these programs, which are posted on YouTube. At the bottom of this page is a standard questionnaire (DSM-IV) used to assess the level of problem gambling.

HOW DO YOU know if a person has gambling problem?

There are a number of instruments that are used to assess the level of problem gambling including SOGS, DSM-IV, NODS, and PGSI.

The DSM-IV, developed by the American Psychiatric Association, provides a simple ten-item problem gambling screening questionnaire.

Often, a person who scored 3 or 4 (‘yes’) to the questions listed below is termed a “problem gambler”. If 5 or more questions, this person is termed a “severe problem or pathological gambler”.

1) Is the person preoccupied with gambling, whether in the past, future, or fantasy?

2) Does the person need larger or more frequent wagers in order to achieve or experience the desired excitement?

3) Is the person restless or irritable when trying to reduce or stop gambling?

4) Does the person gamble to escape from problems or to improve mood (e.g. reduce anxiety or depression)?

5) Does the person often try to win back money in order to get even after losing the day before?

6) Does the person lie to family, friends, therapists, or others in order to hide the extent of his/her gambling?

7) Has the person made repeated unsuccessful attempt to control, reduce or stop gambling?

8) Has the person broken the law in order to finance his/her gambling?

9) Does the person gamble despite risking or losing a significant relationship, job, or other opportunity?

10) Does the person turn to family, friend, or others for financial help because of gambling?

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