Gambling Problems
If you gamble too much you might need some help.
Responsibility in Gambling Trust:
The industry has established a Responsibility in Gambling Trust (RIGT) to
fund prevention and treatment of problem gambling. It
will fund new programmes of research into the causes of problem gambling
and effective treatment methods. The trust, even before
legislation, has so far raised more than £2 million - the
target is £3 million each year.
Their
mission is The aim of the Trust is to make it less likely that people
will become problem gamblers and more likely that those who do will
seek and will be able to secure effective help
RIGT has also initiated a research programme and
has increased funding for GamCare with a telephone helpline and
counselling as a priority.
Need help to quit gambling?
The following organisations are working to tackle
problem gambling and might be able to help:
Counselling, support and residential care:
Gamcare
Gamblers Anonymous
Gordon House Association
Gam-Anon
Gamblers Anonymous International
Gam Anon (International)
National Debtline
Citizens
Advice Bureau
Telephone Helplines Association
Research:
Responsibility in Gambling Trust
Society for the Study of Problem Gambling
European Association
for the Study of Gambling
National Council on Problem Gambling
Youth
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