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Gambling addicts who search for help via iPhones get bombarded with adverts for betting firms instead The adverts are against Gambling Commission rules, which say ‘all marketing of gambling products must be undertaken in a socially responsible manner’ Betting firms claim they use technology to prevent vulnerable gamblers, including children, from seeing marketing that encourage … Read more
Gambling addicts are being offered psychological counselling in branches of NatWest. The bank launched a pilot scheme – which is now being expanded – after realising large numbers of customers are spending big chunks of their income on online betting. Those with a problem are able to see a counsellor and get free treatment – even … Read more
Police scheme to give heroin to addicts twice a day to stop them offending is described as a ‘chance in a lifetime’ Police spend £11,000 on diamorphine to give to 11 of the district’s heroin addicts Cleveland Police say none of the addicts re-offended in more than three months The addicts must themselves with diamorphine under supervision … Read more