What to Do If You or a Friend Notice a Problem: Check

Confidential help exists. How to support a friend without lecturing — and where to point them.

Assessment

LessonVulnerability6 questions

Check

Get 5 of 6 correct to mark the lesson mastered.

1
What is the supportive way to bring it up with a friend?
Choices for question 1Call them out in the group chatPrivately, leading with care and no blame, and pointing them to helpLecture them about willpowerTell everyone so they are embarrassed into stopping
2
What is the main barrier to getting help for gambling problems?
Choices for question 2Lack of helplinesStigma and fear of the unknown — not lack of informationHelplines are not confidentialYou must be in crisis first
3
Must someone hit bottom before help works?
Choices for question 3Yes — early help is uselessNo — earlier help on the spectrum is more effectiveOnly if they are disorderedOnly with parental permission
4
Which is a verified national problem-gambling helpline (mid-2026)?
Choices for question 41-800-MY-RESET (call/text/chat)The sportsbook support chatThere is no helplineYou must see a doctor first
5
If you notice warning signs in yourself, the best first move is:
Choices for question 5Bet more to prove controlReach confidential help or apply personal rules — early action beats crisisPost about it publiclyWait until five signs appear
6
Why avoid willpower lectures with a struggling friend?
Choices for question 6Willpower always worksProducts exploit biology — shame blocks help and honest conversationFriends prefer lecturesGambling problems are always intentional