There are quite a large number of people who cannot cope with gambling addiction, although they realize that their favorite pastime leads to financial and psychological problems. Some people cannot get rid of gambling addiction even with the help of specialists. I have heard about such people who in a few days after outpatient treatment returned to gambling again. As I understand these people are predisposed to enjoy the risks. Apparently for them life without gambling is meaningless.
Yes true, many people don't notice it or don't want to notice it.
Realizing you have a problem is the main solution to the problem, if you have a problem and you don't want to admit it, it's hard, you can't even work on it if you think about it.
Instead, understanding helps you react and plan a way to solve it.