There are people out there who do not want to play gambling at all because they think that once they do, they will fall into addiction. Of course, we know it’s not that immediate nor easy but it makes me wonder whether there’s some truth to that. Is it better to avoid addiction in the first place by completely devoiding yourself of doing that activity instead of playing and getting addicted only to try and recover afterwards?
Look, I agree that for some more "vulnerable" people, it is best not to even risk of gambling, but I dont think that is some necessary for everyone peoples.
If the person already has some vulnerability or a family history of addiction, the best option is to truly avoid gambling. But for those who want to gamble moderately, it is enough to use prevention strategies... set spending limits and especially time limits, avoid impulsive bets, and take breaks when things get critical with large losses, for example.
Perhaps if I had not started gambling until today, I would have a different perspective and would also prefer to stay away from it completly. But I've realized that I can gamble moderately and have control over it, so I believe it's possible to combine this entertainment with a healthy lifestyle.