Family and Social Consequences

Gambling harm spread into family and social relationships as gambling intensified. Participants hid gambling and debt from partners and children, damaging trust. Gambling sometimes contributed to relationship breakdown, separation, or loss…

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Gambling harm spread into family and social relationships as gambling intensified. Participants hid gambling and debt from partners and children, damaging trust. Gambling sometimes contributed to relationship breakdown, separation, or loss of contact with children. Social supports eroded as friends stopped inviting some participants out due to gambling-related behaviour.