Calling on a total ban on gambling advertising
Date published:
21 Aug 2024
"There is often a very clear and close link between gambling and comorbid mental health conditions. Other medical conditions can be part of the addiction issue, and can develop as the addiction progresses" said Professor Jennifer Martin in an interview with Drive, ABC News.
"The problem is that when you have an addiction, there is no safe amount to have. There are a lot of triggers for people to continue their addiction, so if we can remove the gambling ads for people who have the problems, we can support their health."
The RACP is calling on a total ban on gambling advertising, and you can listen to the interview RACP President Professor Martin had with ABC. Please also read our joint statement with The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP).
The segment on gambling advertising starts at 2:51:51 and ends 2:55:57.
Listen to ABC segment l Joint statement