How can you tell if your husband has a gambling problem?

Answer 1

It becomes a problem if he ever raises a hand to you or anyone in your family. If he excessively yells when he is drunk then that to can become a sign. If you ever feel threatened please call someone for help. Contact someone at AA or Alanon. Alanon is actually more appropriate for someone who is married to an alcoholic. They will be able to give you far more valuable information than will be available here. The reality is, if his drinking is causing a problem, he has a problem. If it's interfering with his work, his relationship with his family or in any other way causing problems, he's drinking too much. If he ever feels that he NEEDS a drink, it's a problem. If he EVER drives after having more than one beer or small glass of wine, it's a problem. If he ever makes excuses for his drinking, it's a problem. If he ever becomes agressive, abusive or violent when he's drinking, he has a problem. If you think it is a problem it probably is. Is he aggressive towards you and others.? Is it affecting his work? Are you short of money becasue of it? Have you suggested it is a problem and he is denying it? Any these should set the alarm bells ringing.

Answer 2

Symptoms of Gambling Addiction:

• The person is always away at strange times during the day or evening.
• Small to large amounts of money are missing from the bank accounts. Check with your banking institution and go over withdrawals in each bank account or any stocks and bonds being cashed in. If there are such withdrawals then try moving the money to an account for yourself in order to protect yourself.
• Certain items such as jewelry; cash, etc., are missing from the home.
• Check out the credit cards.
• Check out the history on the internet to be sure the spouse is not gambling online.
• As a last resort one spouse can follow the one that is suspected of having a gambling addiction.