What is the helpline number for the National Council on problem gambling in Singapore?

What is the helpline number for the National Council on problem gambling in Singapore?

Call the All Addictions Helpline at 6-RECOVER (6-7326837) or National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1800 6 668 668.

How do you solve a gambling problem?

Professional help is available to stop gambling and stay away from it for good.

1. Understand the Problem. You can’t fix something that you don’t understand.
2. Join a Support Group.
3. Avoid Temptation.
4. Postpone Gambling.
5. Find Alternatives to Gambling.
6. Think About the Consequences.
7. Seek Professional Help.

How do I report someone with a gambling problem?

The National Council on Problem Gambling operates the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network (1-800-522-4700). The network is a single national access point to local resources for those seeking help for a gambling problem.

How can I stop my son from gambling?

Ultimately, you cannot force your son or daughter to stop gambling. However, your approval or disapproval remains one of the strongest influences in your child’s life. Whether your child is a young person or a fully independent adult, your opinion, values, and experience matter.

How do I ban myself from casino Singapore?

Visit the National Council on Problem Gambling ( NCPG ) website. Choose Manage Problem Gambling. Choose Organisation Facilitated Casino Self-Exclusion. Upload the signed consolidated application form together with the online application.

Why do gamblers lie?

Gamblers will often lie to cover their tracks and will deny they have a problem, as this will allow them to carry on with what they know deep down to be a devastating problem.

What do you call someone who gambles too much?

Gambling addiction—also known as pathological gambling, compulsive gambling or gambling disorder—is an impulse-control disorder. If you’re a compulsive gambler, you can’t control the impulse to gamble, even when it has negative consequences for you or your loved ones.

How can we help problem gamblers in Singapore?

We work closely with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and other partners to minimise the social impact of problem gambling in Singapore. Remedial measures through help services for problem gamblers and their families.

What is the problem gambling helpline?

FAQs: What is problem gambling? The National Council on Problem Gambling operates the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network (1-800-522-4700). The network is a single national access point to local resources for those seeking help for a gambling problem.

How do I contact the National Council on problem gambling?

The National Council on Problem Gambling operates the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network (1-800-522-4700).

What is the role of Education in preventing problem gambling?

Education is the first line of defence, especially for our young, to understand the dangers of gambling. The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)’s public education campaigns and outreach programmes raise awareness of problem gambling, and encourage both gamblers and family members affected by problem gambling to seek help.