It is clear that healthy gamblers and bettors will never ruin their reputation because of gambling. They will always stick to the truth and defend their principles.
And addicted players are not principled, they are ready to lie and keep silent about their true opinion, and also pretend. Both in front of relatives and strangers, and this is terrible. A gambler healthy from addictions will not try to win back, he will simply say: "Well, then the casino is not the thing where I can achieve great success."
yeah, control is in the hands of healthy gamblers who can leave clean. however addiction is abutting by shame & stigma, also is not just a matter of choice, right?
Those who be in pain from gambling disorders again & again exposed to acute shame & internalized smirch, which makes them lie or cover their behavior, not because they lack morals but rather out of worry of being judged. This secrecy is emotional harm driven by social expectations rather than a moral failing. Addicts may put on a front however this is usually a form of self defense rather than dishonesty.