Justyn Larcombe wants compulsory lessons in schools about the dangers of gambling.
Justyn Larcombe is now an author and the CEO of The Recovery Course, which helps people with addiction
Justyn Larcombe, from Tonbridge, wants new measures to be introduced after his addiction made him consider taking his own life.A Betting and Gaming Council spokesperson said £100m has been pledged to tackle gambling harm.Image caption,Mr Larcombe thinks "prevention and education is better than any cure" and wants the dangers of a gambling addiction included in the school curriculum.
The former Army major said his addiction started after placing a £5 bet during a rugby match in 2009. NHS bosses claim online gambling is causing a rise in people ending up in A&E, particularly young men. A 42% annual rise in demand for NHS gambling clinics has resulted in the need to open another two facilities in England to cope.
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