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David reached out to GamCare around three years ago. He was gambling online and had run up debts of almost £30,000. He says: “I wanted to stop, but I needed support – I was on the verge of losing my family. I looked for help online and found the National Gambling HelpLine. The adviser …
"At the moment, knowing that there are a couple of measures in place, just in my head, it gives me the block to say, 'You can't gamble.”
“The fact that I’ve used that service [GAMSTOP] with the blocking software and the counselling has given me three big pillars to stand on.”
The YAB is a safe environment where young people have discussions about gambling-related harm such as how we can actively prevent and support those involved. I am proud to be part of the YAB as our sessions revolve around making changes and improving society.
It has given me new ideas and how to deal with everything. It's given me ways how to help me cope. It has been good to talk about what has been going on and get good advice.
I contacted GamCare about six months ago, first over the phone and then through their NetLine. I had spotted their details in betting shops as well as online, as I’ve had multiple relapses while trying to address my compulsion to gamble. I finally decided enough was enough. I was sick of the …
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