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Stacey says women like her can view gambling as an escape.

The number of female gamblers is on the rise, but a UK charity rehab is helping women overcome their addictions.

Former Derbyshire gambler would spend month's wages in 40 minutes Stacey has now turned her life around The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Never miss another Chesterfield story with our free email updatesInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time.More info Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice It all sta...

Carlisle United fans are being invited to join a huge charity walk from Gretna to Wembley - which aims to highlight the dangers of gambling.

Gambling addicts have shared how their obsession almost led them to commit suicide. After 28-year-old Stacey Goodwin gambled away £50,000 in six days, she attempted to take her own life. Patrick Foster contemplated suicide after racking up £250,000 in debt. Now in recovery, they are both seeking to help others like them. ‘Pit of depression’ Stacey started gambling whilst working in a betting shop. She said: “The first time I placed a bet I won and that’s kind of what led me into continue doing it. I had only put a bit in and I got a bit of money out of it – but it was the thought ...