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Will, 33, has been gambling addict for 12 years. He used to borrow money from his mother and take out bank loans to gamble. His relationship with his parents broke down because of it. After contacting the gambling controls service Gamstop, he has made a turnaround. He has written a book about his journey and works as a project coordinator for GaMHive, the charity that helped him. It's called A House in the Countryside: Living Gamble Free and Happy. The book documents his addiction journey. it's also an example of his newfound sense of time. he used the journaling as therapy.

Will Halstead lost more than £200,000 in gambling. He was addicted to gambling for 12 years. His relationship with his parents broke down because of it. After repeated relapses, he contacted the gambling controls service Gamstop. It was the catalyst for a major turnaround. Now he works as a project coordinator with the group therapy project GaMHive. He is 33. The charity helped him to change his lifestyle. They also helped to improve his mental health. For confidential support call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90, visit a local Samaritan branch or click here.

Will Halstead lost £200,000 in 12 years of gambling addiction. He was suicidal after his family and relationships broke down.

Will Halstead, 33, is endorsing a new campaign in Greater Manchester to highlight the negative impact of gambling. He was a gambling addict for 12 years. After contacting the gambling controls service Gamstop, he was able to stop. Now he works as a project coordinator with the group therapy project GaMHive. He's written a book, 'A House in the Countryside: Living Gamble Free and Happy'. It documents his journey. It's a journal entry about his addiction. The book is also a reference to the therapy he used. For confidential support call the Samaritans on 08457 90 9090 or visit a local Samaritan branch, see www.samaritans.org for details.

New campaign aims to lift the lid on gambling harms. It's being delivered during the 2022 Football World Cup in Qatar. Public health officials are worried that people could be drawn in by the gambling industry's advertising and offers. The campaign is being launched in Greater Manchester to raise awareness of the risks of gambling.