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The harm caused by gambling affects millions of people worldwide. It affects not only those who gamble, but also their partners, families and close relationships.
The harm caused by gambling affects millions of people worldwide. It affects not only those who gamble, but also their partners, families and close relationships.


Experts estimate that around 2% of adults globally have a gambling disorder, while many more are at risk of, or already affected by, harmful gambling behaviours. While men are more likely to experience gambling-related harm than women, the impact of this issue is felt across all ages, backgrounds and income levels.<ref>https://fixingyounow.com/gambling-addiction-statistics/ https://fixingyounow.com/gambling-addiction-statistics/</ref>
Experts estimate that around 2% of adults globally have a gambling disorder, while many more are at risk of, or already affected by, harmful gambling behaviours. While men are more likely to experience gambling-related harm than women, the impact of this issue is felt across all ages, backgrounds and income levels.<ref>https://fixingyounow.com/gambling-addiction-statistics/</ref>


=== Gambling addiction rates by country ===
=== Gambling addiction rates by country ===


Gambling is now legal in many countries. It has become normalised through new commercial associations with sports and cultural activities, which are now widely promoted. Globally, around 5.5% of women and 11.9% of men experience some level of harm from gambling.<ref>https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/gambling https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/gambling</ref>
Gambling is now legal in many countries. It has become normalised through new commercial associations with sports and cultural activities, which are now widely promoted. Globally, around 5.5% of women and 11.9% of men experience some level of harm from gambling.<ref>https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/gambling</ref>


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We have listed some of the available products. We encourage you to do your own research to find the best product for your needs.
We have listed some of the available products. We encourage you to do your own research to find the best product for your needs.


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! '''Self-help tool''' !! Website
! '''Self-help tool''' !! Website
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