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Warning Signs Checklist
DSM-5-derived warning signs in plain language, comorbidity awareness, and framing that routes students to help without diagnosing peers.
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Warning signs in plain language
Nine DSM-5 criteria translated for classroom use.
The nine DSM-5 criteria for gambling disorder double as a spottable warning-sign set:
- Preoccupation — thinking or talking about bets, odds, or "next time" a lot.
- Tolerance — needing to bet more to get the same feeling.
- Chasing losses — betting to win back what was lost.
- Lying about gambling or hiding how much.
- Restlessness when trying to cut back.
- Repeated failed attempts to stop or control gambling.
- Jeopardizing relationships, school, or work because of gambling.
- Escape-motivated gambling — betting to feel better, not for fun.
- Relying on others for money because of gambling losses.
The NC guidebook maps these across financial, academic, emotional, relational, physical, and legal life domains in plain language students can use.
Key vocabulary: warning signs, DSM-5 criteria