The phrase “home for the holidays” usually evokes happy memories from past occasions when extended families gathered around a table to share great food and stories. We reflect on a time when we were younger and our parents were strong and healthy, watching over us and protecting us from the world.

Here are a few simple questions to ask yourself, or someone you care about: “Have you ever lied to people about how much you gamble? Have you ever felt the need to bet more and more money? Have you had to get help from family or friends for financial trouble?”.