'If I killed myself I wouldn't have to gamble again'
Cheryl, who has asked us to only use her first name says she took out payday loans to for her gambling addiction.
She says as a young black woman says there isn鈥檛 enough support for people like her and that her addiction wasn't taken seriously.
We're exploring this issue on 麻豆社 Radio WM because a new study released is looking at ways to help women and people from ethnic minorities with gambling addictions.
If you have a similar issue or you want to seek help - The National Gambling Helpline, operated by GamCare offers confidential support, advice and free counselling to people concerned about their gambling, or the gambling of friends or family.
Phone: 0808 8020 133
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