You guys are right, and I also agree that the environment plays a primary role in someone's addiction. It engages the person and influences them again and again. However, I am a little bit confused. In the environment, it's not only about seeing others, there are many other factors that come into play, and individuals are affected by one or all of them. Yet, those people who are careful or esponsible also live in the same environment, experiencing it in their everyday lives. Why are they not addicted or influenced by the environment?
I still remember the moments when I played many years ago in a physical casino, which had its own unique atmosphere. It completely immersed the player in this world of gambling. Basically, it was a room without windows and without a reminder of the current time. You could buy cigarettes and alcohol for every taste and preference. There were always a lot of people playing, practically not distracted by the surrounding environment. As if we were all in a state of light hypnosis. Or maybe it was? 