General Article Gambling needs more holistic management to reduce harm when it causes debt, new research suggests

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Gambling treatment and support services need to dovetail better with debt advice, to ensure recovery pathways for people affected by gambling harm are more likely to succeed, according to a new report by the University of Bristol.

The report in partnership with StepChange Debt Charity, supported by the Gambling Commission, finds gambling is only rarely reported as a driver of problem debt, with around 2% of StepChange clients disclosing gambling associated with their debt.

However, gambling d...

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