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

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 and podcast, Hold or Fold which is about gambling harm and offers advice and guidance to people whose lives have been impacted by gambling. You can listen to Hold or Fold wherever you get your podcasts or find it here.

If you're struggling with debt as a result of gambling there are lots of episodes of our sister podcast Money Mondays that could help. In this episode Zak and Emma get some great advice about how to talk to your creditors if you've got problems with debt.

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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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