spend more money on gambling than you can afford.It can also be called compulsive gambling or gambling addiction. Problem gambling can affect your health and relationships and leave you in debt. You can get treatment, join support groups and try self-help tips. If you want to stop gambling, there is help available. If you find yourself betting more than you can afford to lose, borrowing money, or feeling stressed and anxious about gambling, you may have a problem.
However, for some people, gambling can get out of control.
People gamble for many reasons: the adrenaline rush to win money, socialise or escape from worries or stress. There are details of where to find help at the bottom of this page. This content mentions suicide or suicidal thoughts, depression and anxiety. Please read with care.