The prevalence of gambling in Ireland is rapidly growing.
That's according to Amy Kelly, holistic councillor and psychiatrist at Boyle family resource centre who says Covid-19 and easy online accessibility has increased the numbers.
The Gambling Awareness Trust have today launched a new free support service for Roscommon, Leitrim and Sligo.
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It provides a confidential counselling service to those with a gambling addiction and their families.
It will also conduct a workshops in local schools about the impacts of a gambling habit.
Tommy Stenson has been speaking to Amy.
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