Once gambling becomes an addiction it is really difficult to quit. When gambling consumes a person's thoughts and actions silently when they cannot stop even after repeated attempts when all economic family or social relationships are gradually destroyed then it will turn into a mental illness. If a gambler can keep himself in control then no action is needed. But when you lose control and your family goes beyond correction you have to find another way.
If someone has strong intentions and determination, the addiction can be corrected or even completely eliminated. so, it all depends on each individual. but nothing is easy and instant, everything has to go through a process. and most importantly, realizing that we have a problem with gambling addiction. by realizing it, and being accepted with full awareness. then, efforts to stop it will come from within us. especially if accompanied by awareness of the consequences we cause, after going through the many phases we have gone through. for example, difficulty in stopping, the impact on family relationships, the economy, even the stage at which a person becomes mentally ill. yeah, like you said in this post.
But the problem is, it's not just self-control that plays the most role. but awareness, and knowing the limits of what we can afford. Self-control is born from awareness and responsibility for what we do consciously, especially when it is related to gambling. Based on experience, a person can train himself to be more disciplined. especially, if it is related to gambling. Just play with something you think you can afford, if you lose, it's over. however, until this process occurs, a person must first go through the healing phase of their addiction, and that is not easy as I said above. there are various methods that a person can use, including going to a rehabilitation center. there are also those who do it themselves, but with awareness and a strong determination to change it. at first it will definitely be very difficult, but if you get used to it over time it will become something normal. once liberated, and have an understanding of the limitations that only we can afford, then we will have responsibility and self-control. however, it is still important to always increase awareness. so, gamble as much as you can afford. If today the money we have is more important for other priorities, then we can gamble another day without forcing it.