Research suggests that spouses/cohabitants (S/Cs) of people with gambling problems experience many negative consequences of gambling. People who develop a gambling disorder rarely seek help; however, gambling helplines can be a useful treatment tool. In the present study, the researchers examined the reasons for contacting a gambling helpline, primary gambling activity, and primary gambling location reported by people with gambling problems and S/Cs of people with gambling problems. They found significant differences in the reasons for contacting the helpline and primary gambling location identified by people with gambling problems and S/Cs. Gender differences were also observed for the primary gambling activity and location. These results can inform future research and intervention programmes to support people with gambling disorder and their S/Cs.
