Boredom, anxiety and isolation is a deadly combination for people with a gambling addiction. New lockdown measures imposed in October 2020 could have disastrous consequences for the estimated 1.4 million ‘at-risk’ gamblers in the UK. Statistics have shown more people than ever are relying on online products, with online slots increasing by as much asContinue reading “Debt and Destruction: The Reality Of Gambling Addiction In Lockdown”
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COVID-19: Gambling addictions expected to increase
The NHS are expecting a rise in people seeking help for gambling addictions, after online betting reached an all-time high during lockdown. “We’re concerned about people who might develop more problematic patterns of gambling.” Dr Matt Gaskell, NHS Clinical Lead Dr Matt Gaskell is the Clinical Lead for the NHS Northern Gambling Service. He said:Continue reading “COVID-19: Gambling addictions expected to increase”
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