Gambling with LivesRegistered

3.1 The objects of the CIO are: 3.1.1 to promote the preservation and protection of good health and the saving of lives by raising awareness of the adverse effects of gambling on health, and especially mental health, to health professionals, the public in general and others, through public education and supporting and disseminating research. 3.1.2 to relieve the mental distress and physical sickness of persons suffering bereavement or loss due to suicides related to gambling or persons affected by family members or friends with gambling addiction in the United Kingdom by the provision of counselling and support of such persons.