An ascetic life is not the first idea that comes to our minds when we think about a fulfilling life. For many people, happiness is one of the main goals in existence, and pleasurable activities are a fast way to get happy.

But, as Epicurus said (even if he has been commonly misunderstood as an advocate of the rampant pursuit of pleasure), a person can only be happy and free from suffering by living wisely, soberly, and morally. So, if these activities you mentioned bring only temporary happiness, but because of lack of moderation they become a source of grief in the long run, addiction should be corrected.

He also said that humans are always looking for wealth and power, and when rich people seek the winning sensation, I think that the motivation to gamble has a lot to do with the latter.