Links to further information:
http://www.healthnavigator.org.nz/health-topics/gambling/
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
- Do not wait and think it will get better. Act now, before more damage is done to you, your family or friends.
Free telephone support - 24 hour Helpline 0800 654 655
There are also specialist helplines for:
- Maori Gambling Helpline - 0800 654 656
- Pasifika Gambling Helpline - 0800 654 657
- Youth Gambling Helpline - 0800 654 659
- Gambling Debt Helpline - 0800 654 658
- Problem Gambling Foundation Asian Hotline - 0800 862 342
 | Choice not chance | Choice not chance - Health Sponsorship Council | |
 | Real life stories | Problem Gambling Foundation of NZ | |
| Myths about gambling and pokie/slot machines | Problem Gambling Foundation of NZ | |
| Test your gambling - 9 quick questions | Problem Gambling - Health Sponsorship Council NZ | |
| Test someone else's gambling | Choice not chance - Health Sponsorship Council | |
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.
| Counselling | Problem Gambling Foundation of NZ | Pages |
| Talking it through | Problem Gambling - Health Sponsorship Council NZ | |
| Specialist Gambling Services | Gambling Helpline NZ | |
| Multiple Languages | |||
| Get help | 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.
| Real life stories | Problem Gambling Foundation of NZ | |
| Gambling Helplines | Gambling Helpline NZ | |
| Share your concerns with family & friends | Choice not chance - Health Sponsorship Council | |
| Getting help | Choice not chance - Health Sponsorship Council | |
Clinical Resources
In this section, there are a range of resources that will be of most interest to clinicians and researchers.
| Ask a question | Problem Gambling Foundation of NZ | |
| Additional Links & Resources | Problem Gambling Foundation of NZ | |
| Problem Gambling Library | Problem Gambling Foundation of NZ | |
Pamphlets
In this section there are a range of patient resources ranging from pamphlets to brochures and online educational resources.
 | Factsheets - over 25 different topics | Problem Gambling Foundation of NZ | |
| Worried about gambling? | Problem Gambling - Health Sponsorship Council NZ | |
| Multiple Languages | |||
| Concerned about your gamblling? - booklet | Gambling Helpline NZ | 32 pages | |
| Concerned about someone's gambling? | Gambling Helpline NZ | 36 pages |
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