If you've been affected by any of the issues raised in the High Stakes documentary, look below on how to get help.
There are many charities that offer help for people who are problem gamblers or have a gambling addiction. GamCare is the "leading national provider of information, advice, support and free treatment for anyone affected by problem gambling". They also run the National Gambling Helpline, which offers confidential advice, information and support every day of the year between 8am and midnight. You can call them on Freephone 0808 8020 133.
Gamblers Anonymous is another that offers help by running local support groups, and uses the same format as other similar organisations such as Alcoholics Anonymous. You can visit their website here.
There's also the Samaritans, on Freephone 116 123, which operates 24/7.
On top of this, the NHS offer some self-help tips:
Do:
pay important bills, such as your mortgage, on payday before you gamble
spend more time with family and friends who don't gamble
deal with your debts rather than ignoring them – visit the National Debtline for tips
Don't:
view gambling as a way to make money – try to see it as entertainment instead
bottle up your worries about your gambling – talk to someone
take credit cards with you when you go gambling
Other ways to help
Terry White, who spoke to the High Stakes documentary about his addiction, had been gambling for 40 years before he quit in 2017. He said that the first step is to take a break from gambling, and to also learn from people who have had "lived experience", by reaching out to the community on Twitter. You can hear his full advice below.
Place to start on Twitter
Matt Zarb-Cousin: @mattzarb
Terry White: @Terrymisterton2
Adam Bradford: @Entre_Adam
Gambling With Lives: @GamblingWithLives
Tony Franklin: @GamblingHurts
GamCare: @GamCare
Samaritans: @Samaritans
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