I know this is not right, but when I have problems, I really think that a glass of whiskey and gambling is a good idea.
I think a glass of whiskey is always a bad idea.
This idea seems good to you only because you are probably nervous when you lose or when you are in an unusual environment, but this is a completely natural reaction of your brain to unusual external stimuli.
It is better to endure these sensations and continue without alcohol.
After some time, your brain will get used to it and you will be able to feel comfortable in any environment without taking any substances.
Actually even if you play gambling, you cannot escape on your problems because no matter what happen it will haunt you as long as you're not doing anything to resolve it just like on drinking alcohol, even if you drink a lot of liquors until you pass out, when you wake up, you will still remember your problems. So playing gambling is not literally an answer on your problems.