Problem Gambling
Warning Signs

• Preoccupation with gambling and inability to stop
• Bragging about gambling, exaggerating wins and minimizing losses
• Restless and irritable when not gambling
• Gambling to escape
• Borrowing money for gambling
• Lying to hide time or money spent gambling or unpaid debts
• Frequent unexplained absences
• Losing work time because of gambling
• Doing something illegal to get money for gambling
• Jeopardizing a significant relationship or job by gambling

Where to Get Help

There are many state-supported problem gambling resources across the state. In fact, Louisiana is one of the few states in the nation offering a comprehensive variety of compulsive gambling treatment programs, from support groups to inpatient treatment centers.

For referral, call the toll-free Problem Gambling Helpline at 877-770-7867.

You can also visit the Department of Health and Hospitals' Office of Addictive Disorders' Web site for a complete list of Compulsive Gambling Treatment Programs.