Gambling Took Over My Life and Led me To Jail | Ben and Steve

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Ben Jones and Steve Girling both spent time in prison as a result of gambling. In part 1 of this interview they talk to Zak and Jules about how their gambling addiction led them to stealing money from their employers and ending up in jail. Almost a quarter of people in prison have reported having a gambling problem. Ben and Steve present the National Prison Radio show about gambling harm Hold or Fold offering advice and guidance to people whose lives have been impacted by gambling.

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Useful organisations:

• Aquarius https://aquarius.org.uk/our-services/adult-services/gambling/

• Gamcare https://www.gamcare.org.uk/

• National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133

• Gamblers Anonymous https://www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk/

• Reframe Coaching https://www.reframecoaching.org.uk/

• NHS Gambling Clinics https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/gambling-addiction/

• Partners of Prisoners https://www.partnersofprisoners.co.uk/

• PACT https://www.prisonadvice.org.uk/

• Prisoners Families Helpline 0808 808 2003

• National Prison Radio Family and Friends Request Show https://prison.radio/national-prison-radio/#songrequest

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