Gambling addiction often causes relationships to become strained or even break down due to stress, financial pressures or the addict’s behaviour.
Other People Affected by the Problem Gambler commonly include: partner or spouse, own or partners children, 
own or partners parents, other relations, friends and work colleagues and the gambler’s employer.
Some signs to look out for that someone may be dependent upon gambling typically include:
Request for help from the Gambler
Admission by gambler that they are spending too much money on gambling
Gambler saying they are spending too much time gambling and cannot keep away
Gambling seen as a legitimate means of making money
Persuading friends against their will to gamble
Gambling alone for long periods
Frequenting gaming venues several times a week
Committing crime to fund gambling or to pay off gambling debts
Persistent reports that a person has been seen gambling and in the informers view has a problem
Frequently in possession of fruit machine tokens or betting slips etc.
If you feel that someone close to you may be having problems with gambling, but you don’t quite know what to do about it, there is help available. Our specialist trained advice workers are here to give you advice on the best way to deal with the problem. The service is efree and totally confidential. we will NOT disclose any information to the person you are concerned about, not even the fact you have contacted us. We understand that watching somebody experience a problem is distressing. We can give you practical advice and assurance that you don’t have to deal with on your own.
