Gambling is risking money or a valuable object in the hope of winning more money. Gambling problems can affect anyone. Men, women, young people, people from any social class, culture or ethnic background.
Types of gambling include
Gambling can go from a fun, harmless activity to an unhealthy obsession with difficult outcomes.
Signs of harmful gambling
Gambling problems can affect relationships, interfere with work, and lead to financial hardship.
If you, or someone you love, is being affected by gambling, there’s lots of places you can turn to for help. Take a look at our useful links below.
If your child is worrying about school: Talk about what’s worrying them. If it feels like lots of things, use open questions…
It’s important to recognise the signs of substance misuse, such as changes in behaviour, declining school performance, withdrawal from family and friends, and altered sleeping and eating patterns. Open communication, knowing the risks, setting clear expectations and boundaries, are crucial in helping teenagers make informed and responsible choices.
