A Scottish hospital has fielded inquiries from all over the world about its newly launched crypto rehab unit

Is trading bitcoin gambling? As mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies grows, proponents continue to argue that buying bitcoin and other digital currencies is a bet on the future — the future of decentralized technology that could dethrone current payment systems and fiat currencies.

However, gambling on the future is still gambling — and, like other forms of gambling, may be dangerously addictive to some. That's according to a Scottish hospital, which announced on Monday that it had launched a rehabilitation program for people addicted to trading digital currencies like bitcoin BTCUSD, -1.93%  and Ether ETHUSD, -2.72%  .

"Cryptocurrency users can get hooked by the volatile fluctuation of prices online which creates a 'high' when they buy or trade a winning currency," said Castle Craig Hospital in a press release. "This can be exciting but also addictive and, like gambling addiction, can be financially disastrous."

So how do you know if you are addicted? According to Castle Craig, answering yes to five or more of the following 10 questions makes you a pathological cryptocurrency addict.

Do I spend a lot of time thinking about different types of cryptocurrency?

Am I spending large amounts on cryptocurrency?

Have I tried to slow down or completely stop cryptocurrency trading — but not been able to?

Do I become restless or irritable if I try to cut down my screen time related to cryptocurrency?

Do I jump on the computer and start trading in cryptocurrency to escape from life's problems or to try to elevate my mood?

Do I carry on trading in cryptocurrency after losing money — to try to gain it back?

Have I ever fibbed to other people about how much time or money I spend trading in cryptocurrency? Have I ever taken money unlawfully to fund my cryptocurrency addiction?

Has my cryptocurrency trading habit had an effect on my relationships or my job?

Do I try to get other people to lend me money when I have lost on investme