Brief Biosocial Gambling Screen (BBGS)

Brief screens, like the BBGS, can help people understand their relationship with gambling and decide whether to consider changing their gambling behavior. To screen for potential gambling-related problems, please complete the following questions.

  1. During the past 12 months, have you become restless, irritable or anxious when trying to stop/cut down on gambling? (Yes / No)
  2. During the past 12 months, have you tried to keep your family or friends from knowing how much you gambled? (Yes / No)
  3. During the past 12 months did you have such financial trouble as a result of your gambling that you had to get help with living expenses from family, friends or welfare? (Yes / No)

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you might be at risk for serious gambling harms. The following resources might help you decide whether to try changing your relationship with gambling.


Getting Help


This information is for your general knowledge and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult a trained healthcare provider to seek out a formal evaluation, treatment, and advice.