Rachael is a compulsive gambler who has managed to overcome her obsession with the help of Gamblers Anonymous.  Growing up in an emotionally starved family, with plenty of isms, she felt lonely and started using drugs and alcohol before moving on to solitary gambling to fill the void. Rachael found it easy to gamble on the pokies and TAB as her work in hospitality gave her with plenty of opportunity. She soon racked up plenty of debts and became a liar, a cheat and a thief to be able to continue gambling, but eventually looked for help through Gamblers Help, a psychologist and her GP. Still unable to stop, Rachael was helped into GA through a family member in Narcotics Anonymous. Now with over 7 years of not gambling she is enjoying her new life, living free of addictions.

If you’re having trouble with gambling and think that Gamblers Anonymous could help you then phone (03) 9696 6108 or see their website gaaustralia.org.au.