It's already been proven that slots machine are more highly addictive than playing other games in the casino, and that is because of there graphics and lights that will really stick into the people's brain, especially that golden-yellow dollar sign. But, I really do agree that even if it's addictive, it's up to us how we counter these situations and make the proper mindset before we decide to play these machines because if we just let ourselves gave in then I'm afraid that a terrible situation is already approaching our way.
Definitely it is up to us whether to give in or not until we lose control of ourselves. We have known better but does anyone here tries to spin one more after the auto bet finishes? Honestly, I keep on reminding myself that I will move to another slot game after I finish a set of intended auto bets on a slot but I keep pressing 1 more spin after the auto bet finishes. It is probably because of another kind of fallacy hoping the scatter will kick in on the next spin. Fallacy plus being hooked is a very bad combination. This might end up in addiction and the way I counter that is to limit myself to the intended fund that I wanted to spend playing slots.
Well, there are lots of activities that can trigger dopamine release: listening to your favourite band, making love, shopping, smelling cookies baking in the oven even. So, you basically switch to one of those, and you are fine. That's what I do, anyway.
I agree, that is why I divert myself to other dopamine-producing activities such as playing games when I feel that I am too hooked on my gambling activities.