A House of Lords report called Gambling Harm - Time for Action said 60% of the profits for the gambling industry come from the 5% of people who are already problem gamblers, or are at risk of ...
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A House of Lords report called Gambling Harm - Time for Action said 60% of the profits for the gambling industry come from the 5% of people who are already problem gamblers, or are at risk of ...
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Explaining his own experience with gambling, Ted admits that it wasn’t the money, but rather the feeling and thrill he got out of it. Eventually, they were down to a single shop. They decided to sell it and their son, Chris, went to pick up the money – $85,000 stashed in the trunk of a car that was registered as stolen because Ted had fallen behind on payments.
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10 Gambling Addiction Stories: Tales of Struggles & Recovery. Clinical Review by: Kristen Haflett. Published: Jun 27, 2024, 07:05 p.m. ET. Gambling addiction can have devastating impacts on individuals and their families, but hearing personal stories of struggle and recovery can offer hope and insight. In this article, we share a collection of ...
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The Gambling Lived Experience Network is “An independent voice raising awareness and support to people with gambling related harms”. Our Ambition Our ambition is for the network to be able to make a real difference to people’s lives, with a voice that can meaningfully participate and influence national debate and policy making across the gambling sector.
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GamLEARN is a community of non-judgemental people who support each other and work together to reduce Gambling Harm. We support and empower people to lead a happy and meaningful life without gambling. Our collective lived experience drives our work, which we believe is a powerful tool for change on an individual, community and societal level.
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The ripple effect of gambling addiction extends far beyond the individual. Families are often left to pick up the pieces, dealing with financial ruin, broken trust, and emotional trauma. Children of gambling addicts may experience neglect, instability, and increased risk of developing addictive behaviors themselves.
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At 45, Lisa's addiction continued. She even chose to marry her partner at a venue in Vegas - then spent her wedding night gambling at the casino rather than celebrating with her groom and guests.
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GamCare operates the National Gambling Helpline, providing information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling problems - advisers are available 24 hours a day on Freephone 0808 8020 ...
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The Truth About Stories of Gambling Addiction When people recount their experiences with gambling addiction, it is often at a point of extreme despair, commonly referred to as hitting rock bottom. Rarely do they share about the gradual progression of their addiction; more often, they reflect on past mistakes and losses.
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If you or anyone you know needs help: National Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858; Gamblers Anonymous Australia; Lifeline on 13 11 14; Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636; MensLine Australia on 1300 789 ...
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