⚡ UK's NHS Concerned Over Increasing Crypto Trading Addiction
posted 13 Jun 2024
Amanda Pritchard, the Chief Executive Officer of NHS England, has noted a significant rise in the number of people seeking help for issues related to cryptocurrency betting and trading.
Pritchard highlighted the escalating problem, stressing the need for regulatory measures to prevent such addictions. She also pointed out that eye-catching advertisements for trading platforms serve as triggers for individuals prone to gambling behaviors.
Are we okay to just continue picking up the pieces while the methods employed to keep people hooked get ever more sophisticated?questioned the NHS chief.
The surge in crypto-related addictions has been observed in at least 15 specialized NHS clinics that treat gambling disorders. This influx of patients is increasing the burden on the healthcare system, compelling the NHS to consider how to distribute its limited resources best.
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