New counselling service for people harmed by gambling

Pam Bergin, executive director of Gambling Awareness Trust, at the launch of its new nationwide support service. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

The number of people who have sought treatment for problem gambling as well as alcohol and drug addictions has increased 20-fold in just four years, according to one of the country's leading addiction treatment services. 

Addressing the launch of the new nationwide support service by the Gambling Awareness Trust (GAT), Cuan Mhuire addiction counsellor Michael Guerin said that over half of the clients coming forward for support with gambling addictions are under the age of 35.