James Grimes started gambling when he was 16 and didn’t stop for the next twelve years. He ended up sleeping rough in train stations, contemplating suicide. Today he is in recovery and campaigning to raise awareness of just how dangerous gambling can be. This was a truly eye-opening chat about a massive issue that is impacting millions.

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