It's generally risky to rely on gambling as a consistent income source due to the unpredictable nature of outcomes. It's advisable to have a stable and reliable source of income.Gambling should be for entertainment purposes only
There are many gamblers that relent on gambling to make money and there are people that also take gambling as there major work without having any other source of income. We need to be very careful how to make decisions concerning gambling because any negative thought could lead to gambling recklessness which could attract more gambling habit. The unpredictable nature of outcome could either lead to winning or loses. If we don't have any other money for us to use and bet, this can lead to a bigger problem for us as a gambler leading to borrowing or doing fraud just to win bets if there is no any other alternatives.
Indeed, it's really hard to resist the temptation of doing gambling. Gamblers will always find a way to gamble. Actually, the big reason why these gamblers always come back to gamble is because of the experience they felt when they won. They want to feel that experience over and over again that's why even these gamblers already losing a lot, they will still push their desire to have that winning experience again.
Because they want to feel that big experience again, they don't realized how much money they are losing now.
Trying to repeat same experience again only affects the gambler on the long run, and can lead them to problem gambling. The case of relying on gambling as the only source of income have affected lots of gamblers to lose out their money, then face anxiety and regrets. Which could lead to depression, and its not advisable for gamblers to stake money on games, while in a bad emotional state. Hence, gambling should be done when our mind is cool and brain thinks straight and accurate. It's all a matter of self control. The goal of every gambler is to avoid getting addicted and at least win. Nobody wants to get addicted, but with the loss of self control for money, most gamblers now get addicted. According to Op, avoiding some alcoholic drinks can help the gambler to stay in control and gamble with ease. Most people who lose money go ahead to purchase alcoholic drink to calm their thoughts, not realizing that it only worsens the situation.