The UK’s worst addictions, revealed
The UK's worst addictions - With many people across the globe having recently made New Year’s resolutions, and many now…
gambling
Review of gambling legislation highlights lack of commitment to addressing gambling harms
Globally, governments are still not doing enough to address the health and wellbeing harms from gambling, according to a world…
Majority support ‘nanny state’ policies
Majority support 'nanny state' policies to improve Britain's health outcomes: Majority support public health interventions like bans on advertising, regulating…
New research funding to tackle gambling and addiction
Gambling has been included in the new Addictions Policy Research Unit, following recommendations made by experts at the University of…
Addictive patterns in young accountants
1 in 5 young accountants say alcohol has negatively impacted their life: A new study by occupational charity caba has…
Impact of gambling in ethnic minority communities
Coventry University Researcher examines the impact of gambling harms and crime in ethnic minority communities: Gambling should be viewed the…
World cup footie a ‘perfect storm’ for gambling addicts
World cup footie a 'perfect storm' for gambling addicts: Huge rise in ‘day trading’ combined with the cost of living…
Cryptocurrency gambling with young people’s mental health
Cryptocurrency trading could be linked to problem gambling, anxiety and depression in young men, University of Queensland research has found.…
Gambling: how to spot the signs of an addiction
Signs and symptoms of gambling addiction: The belief that a gambling addict can win back previous losses becomes all consuming,…
Top NHS clinicians demand new ‘addiction levy’ on gambling industry
Top NHS clinicians demand new 'addiction levy' on gambling industry: The most senior NHS clinicians treating gambling addiction today call…
Gambling addiction akin to drug and alcohol cravings
Gambling addiction can have a devastating effect not just on patients, but also their families. It can result in people…