Gambling
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The most successful treatment programmes are believed to be those involving both individual counselling and group therapy.
Counselling provides a safe and confidential way to talk over worries and concerns, where it is possible to explore the effects gambling has on an individual’s life and helps to put it into context.
Treatment can involve education for the gambler and their family. Group therapy will provide help and support, teaching gamblers to see the chain of links which may lead to a high risk of a relapse. It will also help to reduce the urge to gamble, offering stress and problem solving strategies.
Financial help will almost certainly be needed, to budget and manage money, to deal with creditors and legal actions for debt. Free advice is available from Citizens Advice Bureau, Money Advice and Law Centres.