I Have Issues - Episode 12 GAMBLING

I Have Issues - The Mental Health Podcast From Dr Mark Rackley

Do you struggle with gambling issues?
Are you concerned that someone you know may have an issue with gambling?
Are you worried that you might be addicted to gambling ?
In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of gambling.
I'm joined by Professor Colin O'Gara, a consultant psychiatrist for the past twenty years. Since 2007, he is the Head of Addiction Services at Saint John of God Hospital, Stillorgan, Dublin, Ireland treating patients who have a gambling addiction.
He is recently the author of a new book entitled, 'Gambling Addiction in Ireland; Causes, Consequences and Recovery' with Veritas publishers. This book has been written for a general audience and aims to help patients and families struggling with gambling addiction.
Sadly gambling can change from being a source of fun and entertainment to wrecking your life with heart-breaking consequences.
Gambling can become an addictive behaviour, devastating the life of the gambler, their family and friends.
People with an issue of gambling can become deceitful, lead a double-life and gamble finances away and pretend that everything is fine in their life.
They can become trapped in a life that is blighted by gambling, debt and addiction.
Listen to this episode to learn how to deal with gambling and if you do struggle with this issue, there is a way forward to help you deal with this addiction.
Don't gamble with the issue of gambling!

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