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Gambling Help: You Are Not Alone with a Gambling Problem

Gambling affects millions of people across the UK. It can affect anyone, at any time, from all walks of life, and is caused by products designed to keep you using them. If you or someone you’re close to is experiencing gambling harm, know that you are not alone and it is not your fault.  

We understand how overwhelming it can feel to take the first step, and we are here to help you access the right support.

How and where to get help
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Are you worried about the effect gambling might be having on you or the people around you? This could be something you’ve only recently noticed or you may have been affected for a long time. Gambling addiction is one of the most common addictions, harming millions. You are not alone and we are here to help.

Seeking Gambling Help: Remember, It's Not Your Fault

Exposure to gambling can impact your physical and mental health, your wellbeing, your money, relationships, education, or your job.

If you are seeking gambling help, the most important thing to understand is that gambling addiction is a recognised mental health condition and it is not a personal failure. Symptoms include not being able to stop gambling despite wanting to and being constantly preoccupied with thinking about gambling. 

Gambling harms are caused by addictive products designed by the gambling industry to make you want to gamble and to keep you gambling. These harms are not your fault. 

Why is this happening? The Truth About Gambling Products

There are some things you should know about how gambling affects the brain. Understanding the psychology behind these products can be the first step in getting help.

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    Some forms of gambling are more harmful than others

    All forms of gambling carry a level of risk and can be harmful.

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    The way gambling impacts your brain

    Gambling can rapidly hijack the human brain to cause addiction in everyday life.

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    The gambling industry targets those who are already harmed

    If you’re experiencing harm from gambling you’re nine times more likely to be offered incentives like free bets.

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    Advertising misrepresents the benefits and risks

    The gambling industry spends £1.5 billion a year on advertising.

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    Gambling companies don’t want you to know

    The gambling industry’s ‘safer gambling’ initiatives are not transparent about how addictive some products are.

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    We're here to help...

    Whatever the reasons, we understand and we are here to help.

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