Gambling
Most New Zealanders enjoy buying the odd lotto ticket or pokies game, but for some people, it becomes addictive and causes havoc for their family, finances, work and friendships.
Estimates suggest that between 10,000 to 60,000 New Zealanders could be problem gamblers. Every gambler affects at least five others so at least 50,000 to 300,000 people in New Zealand could be personally suffering because of problem gambling.
Key Points:
- Every day New Zealanders lose $5.5 million on gambling and every gambler affects at least 5 others
- Take the online quiz to see if your gambling is becoming a problem
- If you live with someone who gambles, get help and support for yourself
- Gambling is addictive and very few people can solve it on their own. Get help before things get worse for you or your family
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Our Problem – Problem Gambling Website by the Health Sponsorship Council and MOH
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24 hour helpline 0800 654 655
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Read about what you can do to make a difference about gambling in your community Research – read more Self Help, Resources and Links – range of booklets, online tools, resources and other links. |
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| Booklet – Concerned about your gambling? | Booklet – Concerned about someone’s gambling? |
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| Test someone else's gambling | Problem Gambling - Health Sponsorship Council NZ | |
| Test your gambling - 9 quick questions | Problem Gambling - Health Sponsorship Council NZ | |
| General information about gambling in NZ | Problem Gambling - Health Sponsorship Council NZ | |
Treatments & Medication
If either you or a loved one has a gambling problem, get help as soon as possible. Don't wait until you are in major trouble - take action now and in this section you will find information about treatment options.
| Specialist Gambling Services | Gambling Helpline NZ | ||
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| Talking it through | Problem Gambling - Health Sponsorship Council NZ | |
Support
There are a number of organisations and people who can help you get help with gambling for either yourself or a loved one. In this section, you will find links to a range of organisations and people's stories you may find useful.
| Getting help | Problem Gambling - Health Sponsorship Council NZ | |
Clinical Resources
In this section, there are a range of resources that will be of most interest to clinicians and researchers.
Pamphlets
In this section there are a range of patient resources ranging from pamphlets to brochures and online educational resources.