A former gambling addict who lost more than £60,000 through online betting has urged people to be aware of the signs of an addiction forming.
Adam Wood, from Chapeltown in Sheffield, said the “little hobby” which he had enjoyed alongside his dad as a teenager ended up “taking over my life and ruining it”.
The 27-year-old said: “Your emotions and feelings towards it change and you start chasing your losses – those are two key signs to take a step back. It’s just not worth it.”
Since his recovery, which began in 2020, Mr Wood has taken to running, completing 14 half marathons and two full marathons.
“All that started because gambling was out of my life. Along with so many other things, it has been a huge part of my recovery,” he said.
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