Is Gambling Costing You More than Money? – Scott and Patrick
This month we have invited Scott Davies and Patrick Foster from Epic Risk Management to talk to us about gambling. We discuss how quickly it can spiral out of control, the effect it can have on mental health and how compulsive gambling can impact relationships with family, friends and colleagues.
The good news is there is lots of help available and we talk about how to get it!
Key Takeaways
Gambling can often spiral out of control with no warning signs.
The obsession and compulsion is no different than drug addiction.
Some people may be able to gamble responsibly but once you have lost control there is no going back.
There are often major financial consequences that go hand in hand with the addiction.
The good news is help is available and you can recover from your gambling addiction.
The impact on mental health is huge.
Gambling addiction has the highest rate of suicide out of
any other addiction.
The wider impact can affect family, friends and colleagues.
If you have crossed the line into addiction then you may need external help and support.
Useful Resources
Help and Support
Gamblers Anonymous: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
GamCare:
www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support
Gordon Moody Association:
www.gordonmoody.org.uk
National Debt Line:
www.nationaldebtline.org
Citizens Advice Bureau: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
TEDx Talk on YouTube:
Gam Ban App for Smart Devices:
