WHAT DOES A GAMBLING ADDICTION LOOK LIKE?

A gambling addiction can completely destroy someone financially. However, the problems are not just financial.. gambling addiction can destroy someone's mental health, their relationships and every other aspect of their life.  

If someone experiences the below then they may have a gambling problem:

- Spending more money on gambling than they can afford

- Chasing their losses whilst gambling

- Gambling when they should be doing something else, like working or spending time with family

- Feeling anxious or stressed about their gambling

- Using gambling to deal with problems or difficult feelings

- Lying to family and friends about their gambling

- Borrowing or stealing to fund their gambling