Can someone still develop the habit of gambling and become an addict even though no one around gambles?
if you gamble online I don't think it will affect the environment wherever you are, but it will have an effect if you invite and teach people in your environment who have not previously gambled
No one wants to take gambling as habit but it happens unconsciously. Those who concentrate on gambling for a long time it become a habitual fact. Generally in gambling does not require anyone to be invited. Those who are closure with any gambler automatically join gambling with enthusiasm.
Gambling addiction may happen even with playing mobile games on phone or watching gambling related movies. Environment and close circle factors can lead to addiction too but it depends mostly on personal habits of gambler. The most important point is to know when to leave website before it is too late, otherwise, addiction will cause bad consequences sooner or later. Taking help of friends and talking to psychologist may help too, accepting problem is first step to get rid of it.