Gambling D/O

Question 1

Gambling D/O does not lead to impairment and distress.

True OR False.

Answer 1

False. Gambling D/O DOES lead to impairment and distress.

Question 2

With Gambling D/O how many symptoms must a person have?

Answer 2

4 or more

Question 3

With Gambling D/O how long must the symptoms be present?

Answer 3

12 months

Question 4

Even though gambling is not a substance, a person’s response to gambling can be similar to that of a drug when a person has a problem with it.
True OR False.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

When diagnosing Gambling D/O, you should indicate whether this is a single episode or something more persistent. Similar to substance use, you should indicate severity of mild, moderate, or severe.
True or False.

Answer 5

True.

Question 6

What is considered mild?

Answer 6

Mild: 4-5 symptoms

Question 7

What is considered moderate?

Answer 7

Moderate: 6-7 symptoms

Question 8

What is considered severe?

Answer 8

Severe: 8-9 symptoms

Question 9

The common features can include distortions in thinking, competitive, restless, feeling easily bored, and poor coping skills.
True OR False.

Answer 9

True.