I gamble atleast once a week whether I play a game of 3 card. Play a game of Texas Holdem, Or Blackjack. I still atleast buy a couple of scratch off tickets a week. I always set limits though like with lottery Ill invest 20$ a week or so. and with cards I set a limit of 100$ or so.
It is hard to live without those things we use to do but everything is a matter of self discipline. I play gambling during free time when I got bored so if i would ask how long I can stay? Well, I can definitely survive without it. If I will say no to gamble, I know i can do because I'm not addicted to it.
It is good to gamble once in a week. I also gamble after long time. For me gambling is not my addiction. The consequences of gambling are worst and you will lose all your money. Better to play after a break. Continue gambling will destroy life and your family as well. I cannot lose my hard earn money in gambling. For me long break is not a problem. I can stay away as long as I want.