GPs Seek Gambling Addiction Risk

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NICE asks GPs to identify potential gambling addicts

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National Institute for Health and Care Excellence says GPs should look for 'gambling-related harms' In 2023 , a survey of 20,000 adults found 2.5% had a gambling problem.

Young men most at risk of addiction, with young men at risk.

Those at increased risk may also have other diagnoses, such as PTSD or ADHD.

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