Gambling Harm

Are you struggling with harms from gambling? Is gambling affecting your relationships? 

Gambling harms can affect anyone - you may feel like you have to keep gambling hidden from others, even if it is causing harm to you or the people around you.

Gambling can affect everyone differently.  Here are some of the signs that can help you tell if someone may be experiencing gambling harms:

• Betting more than they can afford to lose
• Preoccupied talking or thinking about gambling
• Changes to relationships
• Lying, hiding, stealing and denial
• Feeling anxious, guilty or irritable
• Finding it hard to manage or stop gambling
• Losing interest in usual activities or hobbies and neglecting family, personal needs/responsibilities and work

Gambling is known as a hidden addiction and often it is difficult to identify when your own or someone else’s gambling has become harmful.

Gambling-related harms

• Gambling harms are any negative consequence or side effect experienced as a result of gambling
• Gambling related harms are not only felt by the person who gambles but also affected others such as family members and friends
• Gambling harms can impact:       
• Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Finances
• Relationships
• Education and employment
• Cultures
• Crime and antisocial behaviours

Know that you are not alone and help is available.

If you’re not sure how much of a problem gambling is for you, this free test only takes a few minutes: Self Assessment Tool - GamCare