Welcome to the TRN Gambling Home Page

Welcome to the TRN Gambling home page. From here you can access the gambling chat room and forums, register for any gambling specific group therapy, read articles on education or relapse prevention and check for any gambling specific TRN Events.

An Introduction to Gambling Addiction

Britons gambled £50 billion last year – that’s more than £800 for every man, woman and child and a seven-fold increase since 2001. The number of people with gambling addictions and debts has also risen as the popularity of online and mobile gambling has boomed. Women in particular, who might not have gone to traditional betting shops, are now gambling on the Internet from the comfort of their homes.
 
The sense of anticipation we feel when we take a risk with our money creates a natural high, an adrenalin rush. Added to this, the gambling environment can provide an escape from everyday life. Whether it be a glitzy casino, a noisy amusement arcade or even an online betting site, for the time that we are taking part we can be surrounded by different people, sounds and emotions, all of which stimulate our senses.
 
 If gambling is having a negative effect on your life, this is a clear indication that it is a problem. An early warning sign may be that you feel euphoria in the event of winning (often accompanied by an urge to win more) and an increasing low when losing. Or you might find gambling itself so compelling that you don’t even care any more if you win or lose.

Compulsive gambling is a very high stakes game, where friendships, family, finances, and reputations are all at great risk. You may be driven to crime to raise money to continue gambling in the hope of paying off debts. You probably feel remorse, guilt and shame and may have considered or attempted suicide. If you find yourself in this destructive cycle, the important thing is to get help as soon as possible. The Recovery Network is here to support and guide you if you’re worried about gambling.