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Will it be the same as a sober guy or the one who stopped smoking?
Because gambling will always be there, unlike for someone who stopped smoking cigarettes, after a year or 2 they don't like the smell of that smoke anymore, it makes them puke. I know from experience.
But gambling is different, when you watch sports it can trigger the desire to bet for your favorite team and most pay-per-view now shows advertisements for gambling like Draft Kings in NBA. Then, even the commentators are talking about how much the odds are for over and under total score.
I think they are a bit similar.
As long as you're exposed to the thing, there will probably be some kind of pull to do it.
For example, if the ex alcoholic goes to a bar, then he will probably have a beer.
The same with the gambler, if he watches a match, then he will probably will end up gambling on it.
I feel like removing yourself from the situation is probably the best way to not do anything addictive in the first place.