If you are concerned about a family member or a friend who may have a gambling addiction, we have created this guide on how to help someone with a gambling addiction. It’s always best to get help for them as soon as possible rather than later to get the best results. The best way to get started wi...
Considering going into rehab can be a critical turning point if you’re living with gambling addiction. At Step One Recovery, we believe in approaching gambling addiction in a holistic way with empathy and respect. Our one-to-one treatment programmes can support you in tackling the reasons why you ...
Gambling addiction affects people from all walks of life. It’s a relatively common phenomenon for professional executives based in London and other major cities. The pressures of work coupled with easy access to luxury casinos make for a dangerous combination. And of course, online adds to the ris...
It can happen to anyone from any walk of life: Your gambling goes from a fun, activity that you start with friends, to surrounding yourself in lies and deceit to cover up your tracks. Whether you bet on sports, scratch cards, poker, or slots—in a casino, on your phone, or in front of the TV, getti...
Gambling addiction is a behavioral addiction that affects hundreds of thousands of people in the UK alone. It affects men and women, young and old, and people from all walks of life. It’s also known as ‘compulsive gambling’, ‘problem gambling’ and ‘gambling disorder’, and is a growing ...
Sometimes, an intervention is the only way to start someone on the first step of his or her journey with Step One Recovery Centre. An intervention is the process by which an addict’s family, friends, counsellors or professional intervention specialists can show the addict his destructive behavio...
Ten years ago the idea that someone could become addicted to a habit like gambling in the same way a person gets hooked on a drug was controversial. Back then, a counsellor never would have told you that you were an addict. However, researchers are agreeing in that certain cases gambling is a true a...
Gambling on the internet has become increasingly popular. It’s so easy to place a bet online or play gambling websites – you don’t need to leave your home at all. Technology makes online gambling even more accessible with apps offering increased functionality (so it’s preferable to use them ...
Gambling is an intrinsic part of our society. It transcends gender, class and age, and is normalised everywhere we turn. Many people gamble for fun and gambling can often be part of social gatherings. This type of recreational gambling is very different to problem gambling. People who enjoy recreati...
