Background Info
I'm spending too much money on online gambling websites and am in debt. What can I do?
Gambling is a common activity for lots of people and for most it is not a problem. However, for a small number of people gambling is more than a social activity. In some cases the player no longer feels in control and cannot stop. There is strong evidence that most obsessive gamblers begin when they are young.
Online and interactive gambling is becoming increasingly popular. With technology changing so quickly, people can gamble from the comfort of their own home, through the Internet or interactive television, or just by picking up the phone.
Debt is therefore one of the most common outcomes of a gambling problem. It can become very easy to lose control of your money when gambling excessively. As money starts running out, it becomes very tempting to gamble even more money in the hope of a big win in order to clear debts. However, this often leads to even greater debts and more desperate gambling. It can get to a point where there seems no way back, and gamblers become to afraid to face their debts so just continue gambling.
Phone the Young Scot InfoLine on 0808 801 0338 for more information and assistance on gambling and debt.
