In a recent federal government enquiry it was revealled that more than 2% of Australians had a gambling problem. That’s around 300,000 people. And the problem continues to grow.
Gambling causes problems not only to the gambler but also to families, friends and co-workers can also be affected. Gambling can lead to health and stress related problems as well as relationship problems.
The biggest problems for gamblers is that they often find themselves in debt and then incurring more debt to try and buy their way out.
Problem gambling, also known as compulsive or pathological gambling, is a condition in which a person becomes and remains addicted to gambling. More often than not, those who become problem gamblers spend large amounts of money and cause damage to their bank balance and the people closest to them.
Gambling addiction costs families much more than money – sometimes it leaves them without any money for food or for payment of bills.
If you think you may be a problem gambler or you know someone who might be, you need to act as soon as possible to help break the cycle of addiction and debt.
Contact the Gambling Helpline across Australia.
These numbers are:
ACT (02) 6247 0655
NSW 1800 633 635
NT 1800 629 683
QLD 1800 222 050
SA 1800 060 757
TAS 1800 000 973
VIC 1800 156 789
WA 1800 622 112
Addressing the problem of compulsive gambling is one area then you need to address the debts, which have arisen from a gambling problem, also must be addressed.
Our team is one of the largest providers of debt solutions to individuals and businesses throughout Australia. If you have gambling debt and want to know more about the solutions available to you contact us on 1300 60 70 60.
