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"Do I really want to change?"
Before you make a decision, it’s good to think about the costs and benefits of each choice. Filling in the boxes below will help you see the costs and benefits of your gambling:

Here's an example:
Benefits of Not Gambling Benefits of Gambling
  • I would have more money to spend on other things.
  • I would have more time to spend with people I care about.
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  • I have fun when I gamble.
  • I love the feeling of excitement when I gamble.
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    Costs of Not Gambling Costs of Gambling
  • I will have to face responsibility.
  • I will have to somehow fill up my time.
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  • I am heavily in debt.
  • I am depressed and anxious.
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    Now you try by filling in your own answers.
    Benefits of Not Gambling Benefits of Gambling
    Costs of Not Gambling Costs of Gambling

    Which box has the most answers? Benefits of Not Gambling Benefits of Gambling Costs of Not Gambling Costs of Gambling

    What does this mean to you?

    Do the benefits of continuing to gamble outweigh the costs? Yes No

    If you think the costs of continuing to gamble are greater than the benefits, you may want to consider changing your gambling behavior. This is your decision.