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(I have G/R's permission for this message) I am aware that it is not allowed to put a web site on here but if anyone is concerned about a friend or family member who has a gambling problem there is help in various forms and even on-line. Please get in touch and I will forward the addy. Luv Lorr x x x

Lorr I have sent you a message. Yvette

Not me Lorraine, but I admire the fact that you have posted the thread. As a one-time gambler of long ago, I can say that it is a major social evil, and anything we can do to help can only be welcomed. happy days

Thank you for your replies - as I said to Yvette I thought people would steer clear of this thread....... Glad people can understand and I admire you Harry for your reply. Luv Lorr x x x

Lorr Spoke to Mum and she has no idea of any email/web sites for P.O.Y.G but she has a phone number and address would that be any use to you? Yvette

Hi Lorr, I used to be a betting shop manager for a north west company and also worked in a national company and would like to say that if anyone is concerned about a relative over doing it then if you write into the betting company with a brief history and photo then usually that person would be prevented from gambling there! Julie xxx

Thanks for your replies and hoping anyone who needs help will see this? L

Have just looked at this thread Lorr, and you are one gutsy lady to put it on! What a brilliant idea. In 1990 my then husband disappeared, and it was while he was missing that I found out that he'd been gambling. Won't go into details (too boring), but it's a dreadful addiction, and one that has far-reaching consequences for families of gamblers, too. He returned after a few days, by the way. Thank you for putting this thread up - glad G.R. let you do it. x

Thank you very much - it was very enlightening that G/R took the approach they did - I admire them for it. L

Nudging in case someone missed this? Luv Lorr x x x

Graham worked me into the ground trying to pay his debts until I found out he was playing fruit machines.I contacted Gamblers Anonymous before tackling him. Eventually his problem was solved by hypnotherapy.I assume it was solved as I am not working myself into the ground to help him out any more so if he is gambling he is only hurting himself. I found Gamblers Anonymous in the telephone book. Having listened to the Archers when Alistair had the gambling problem it seems that all you have to do is redecorate your bedroom to solve everything!

Yes it is a huge problem it really is..... This particular site is where you can have counselling on-line as well as by e-mail or other methods. It is a wonderful place. There is a residential place where you can also go after you are assessed. Luv Lorr x x x