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It is now generally recognised that people who have psychological disorders are suffering from physical imbalances of the brain; as well as disturbances in thinking, emotion, and behaviour. These disorders are often caused by the complex interactions between physical, psychological, social, cultural, and hereditary influences. An ‘addiction’ to gambling could be seen as one of these disorders and therefore would fall under the remit of the NHS as it stands today.

Gambling can be seen as harmless fun, an interesting leisure pursuit, morally reprehensible or a serious mental health issue depending on the actions of the individual and the effects those actions have on that person and those around them. Addiction is defined as the disruptive behaviour or activity associated with something that that a person is dependent on – gambling, alcohol, drugs, eating disorders etc Addiction generally interferes with the ability to work, study, or interact normally with family and friends.