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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2012 May 1.
Published in final edited form as: Am J Addict. 2011 Mar 8;20(3):220–227. doi: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2011.00118.x

The NODS-PERC: A Four-Item Screen for Pathological and Problem Gambling

NODS1 Preoccupation 1. Have there ever been periods lasting 2 weeks or longer when you spent a lot of time thinking about your gambling experiences or planning out future gambling ventures or bets? □ Yes
□ No
NODS8 Escape 2. Have you ever gambled as a way to escape from personal problems? □ Yes
□ No
NODS10 Chasing 3. Has there ever been a period when, if you lost money gambling one day, you would return another day to get even? □ Yes
□ No
NODS14 Risked Relationships 4. Has your gambling ever caused serious or repeated problems in your relationships with any of your family members or friends? □ Yes
□ No

If Yes to one or more questions, further assessment is advised.

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