); In 10 years, we ll ask how we let it get so out of control : Psychiatrists call for urgent action on gambling
A new position paper from the College of Psychiatrists in Ireland has said five measures are needed to tackle this “public health crisis”. By Sean Murray Friday 18 Dec 2020, 6:20 AM Dec 18th 2020, 6:20 AM 11,738 Views 31 Comments
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AN OUTRIGHT BAN on gambling advertisements in sports and dedicated treatment pathways are needed to tackle the “hidden epidemic of gambling addiction in Ireland”.
That’s according to the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland who today launched a position paper on gambling disorder in Ireland for what is described as a “public health crisis”.
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