Gambling has been linked to negative consequences such as poor health, domestic violence and homelessness. For some individuals, the most serious consequence of gambling is suicide or suicide attempt(s). Elevated instances of suicidality in gamblers have been reported in many international studies in the last decade.
Roberts, A., Rogers, J., Petrovskaya, E., Ashton, A., Beck, E., Ritchie, C., Turnbull, P., Johal, G., James, R., Parente, T., Boyce, C., Chamberlain, S., Bowden-Jones, H., Wong, P. & Sharman, S (2024). Investigating Gambling-Related Suicide. Addiction. Letter to Editor Published 18th Sept 2024.