Gambling is something that is advertised, sponsored and known of very well - and is appearing almost everywhere these days. Yet the harms and the consequences of it as an addiction are only more recently getting some of the attention that is much needed.
We hear from Sian's journey through recovery from gambling addiction, exploring the similarities between gambling and other addictions and discussing some of the ways that gambling is becoming more and more prevalent in every day life.
If you or someone you know is being affected by gambling, please visit some of these resources below for more help:
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- National Gambling Support Network (The National Gambling Support Network - GambleAware)
- Beacon Counselling Trust (Beacon Counselling Trust)
- Gambler’s Anonymous (Gamblers Anonymous – England, Wales & Ulster)
- NHS Northern Gambling Service (Home - NHS Northern Gambling Service)
- Adferiad (Adferiad Mental Health and Addiction Support Services)
- Gordon Moody Association (Gordon Moody - Tackling Gambling-Related Harm)
- GamCare (GamCare - Founder of the National Gambling Helpline)
Note: Apologies on the slight distorted microphone on this episode! Hopefully it doesn't detract from the message too much :)
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