In this week’s episode, Lauren and Tina hear from jockey Kieran Shoemark who talks openly about his positive test for cocaine, his battle with alcohol addiction and his inspiring road to recovery. We also hear from Ruth Croft, a Youth Engagement Manager at Turning Point who tells us about the devastating impact that even recreational […]
Waking up and reaching for a drink had become a normal part of life for Shaun, a former work rider, who didn’t recognise the devastating effects alcohol addiction was having on his life until one day in November 2020 when he crashed his car while under the influence of alcohol. It was this incident that […]
Racing Welfare helped Alice* turn her life around following a heroin addiction that had seen her lose everything.
Drug addiction is one of the most common types of addiction and one with overwhelming effects. Drugs contain chemicals which have an intense effect on the brain and can result in addiction spiralling rapidly due to powerful withdrawals. Do you feel you are struggling with a drug-related problem?
Addiction to alcohol can have a devastating effect on your life and those around you. If someone loses control over their drinking and has an excessive desire to drink this is known as alcoholism or alcohol dependence. It often starts with the odd social drink here and there with friends but can quickly spiral into […]
Gambling is an activity closely linked to horse racing and we are here to offer non-judgemental and helpful support if you feel your gambling habits are becoming a problem.
Addiction is the lack of control over a particular behaviour to the point where it could be harmful to you. It is closely linked to mental and physical health problems and can have a profound effect on your life and those close to you.
Workshops aimed at promoting safer gambling are having a positive impact on horseracing industry staff – according to new data from leading independent gambling harm minimisation consultancy EPIC Global Solutions in readiness for Safer Gambling Week 2024 (18-24 November). Since 2022, human welfare charity Racing Welfare and the British Horseracing Authority, have been working in […]
People working in sport are four times more likely to be impacted by gambling related harm. The impact of problem gambling is far reaching and the addiction often does not exist in isolation. Gambling addiction impacts a person’s overall wellbeing, and the wellbeing of those around them, and may be linked to other physical or […]
Racing Welfare has today (Thursday 20 October) announced a partnership with leading independent gambling harm minimisation consultancy, EPIC Risk Management. The announcement comes during Safer Gambling Week, a cross-industry initiative to promote safer gambling in the UK and Ireland. EPIC Risk Management, pioneers of a new project to raise awareness of, minimise and ultimately prevent […]
