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Slot machines are learning devices where problem betting can lead into a full-fledged gambling addiction, a medical expert in the area warns.
Promoting moderation during alcohol abuse support, in addition to abstinence, can help tackle the problem of substance addiction.
Noreen Oliver, a recovered addict, has received an MBE after setting up a substance abuse treatment centre.
Changes to the maximum prizes and stakes available in slot machines could lead to an increase in gambling addiction issues, a group claims.
Inaccurate media portrayals of alcohol abuse are contributing to the popularity of this behaviour, Alcohol Concern claims.
A Widnes man recovering from alcohol addiction is launching a campaign to persuade others to seek help.