Kieran Smith, from Rotherham, became addicted after starting on slot machines as a child. 

Man who started gambling aged eight warns of dangers after losing home

Former gamblers warn addicts to seek help after possible spike in online betting due to lockdown

The research seeks to investigate people's memory of money and determine whether they can be altered by giving a low dose of ketamine. 

Search for people to take part in ketamine gambling study

Some research suggests the current approach of focusing on the behaviours of  individuals fails to recognise the wider impact on public health.

All-party group launches inquiry into approaches to Gambling-related harms 

The opening of the centre in Southampton comes as new figures show that the number of people seeking help has increased by over two fifths in a year. 

New treatment centre opens amid soaring demand for help with gambling addiction

Chris has spoken out as a specialist gambling clinic tackles a region that is home to the highest number of people at most risk of addiction.

Gambler who tried to take his life says betting is 'legal crack cocaine'

The father of a 27-year-old man who took his own life because of gambling addiction said the industry are 'groomers'

Families call for football clubs to cut ties with 'predatory' betting industry

Jordan Lea set up his own charity after his own gambling got out of hand. His charity works with Adferiad Recovery to help treat people's addiction.

Ex-gambler who lost £500,000 says impact on relationships affected him the most

A woman from Derbyshire who lost £50K in six days is now helping others with gambling addictions through TikTok.

'It's easy to place a bet - getting help as a female addict was harder'

The Keogh family were left devastated by the impact gambling had on their son.

New gambling laws not enough, say family of deceased

The biggest reform of gambling laws in Northern Ireland in almost 40 years has passed but some express outrage as it extends betting opening hours.

New laws a 'missed opportunity' to help 40,000 problem gamblers

A 24-year-old English teacher from Sheffield died after developing a gambling addiction started betting when he was at school.

Sheffield teacher became addicted to gambling from young age, inquest told

Kay Wadsworth's daughter, Kimberley, took her own life at the age of 32. Kay's now campaigning for curbs on advertising and more help for women to speak out. 

The Leeds mother fighting for female gamblers after daughter took her own life

John Hartson calls for Government intervention for gambling adverts in sport

John Hartson calls for more education on the dangers on gambling

The latest study has highlighted how many people have been sucked into online gambling or bookmakers, with young people increasingly drawn into it.

More than 600 people in Lincolnshire have 'out-of-control' gambling habits

Pete and Sadie Keogh who lost their son, Lewis, to suicide after a gambling addiction pictured at the Gambling with Lives launch of the independent Education Pilot Programme, which has been created to raise awareness of gambling harms amongst young people. The event is took place in the Long Gallery, Parliament Buildings, Stormont.

Gambling with Lives to run programmes in schools in Northern Ireland.

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