Welcome to Chapter One. If you or someone you know is struggling and looking for help, you are one of millions - and you are in the right place. This is your safe space to find information that will help you understand the root causes of gambling addiction, discover practical advice on how to stop gambling, and learn exactly where to access the right gambling help.
You are not alone
If you are experiencing harm from gambling, remember that you are not alone and it is not your fault. Find out what you can do to protect yourself from harmful products, and discover where to access the right support quickly and confidentially.
Support for meIs someone you know or love affected by a gambling? The impact on family and friends can be overwhelming. Learn about the causes behind addictive products, how to approach the situation safely, and the comprehensive gambling help available for both you and them.
Support for someone else
Most gambling products and their marketing are designed to keep you using them. No form of gambling is entirely risk-free, but some are more harmful than others and have a higher risk of causing gambling addiction and harm to mental health.
We are here to make it easy for people to get the right help. Many people aren’t offered the right support or don’t realise that what they are experiencing is related to gambling (e.g. anxiety and insomnia). It is common to experience harm from gambling.
Understanding what is happening can be the first step in helping you move towards making change. If you want to know why you or someone you care about might be experiencing gambling harm and how to talk to your loved ones about how it affects you, there is advice and information here to help you.
Some forms of gambling are inherently more dangerous and likely to cause harm than others. Understanding how these products are designed to keep you engaged is a vital first step in getting the right support. Discover the facts and learn more about the root causes of harm from gambling.
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I was unaware that support is available, and I struggled to find it. I always felt so alone and that no-one would understand. Once I did find help it changed my life and I started to think about how I can move forward
