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?
For people who know they're easily tempted, it might be better not to start playing at all. There are also enthusiasts who are easily drawn to anything new, especially where they can make quick and easy money. I think it's precisely for these people that gambling is very dangerous. If you can't adhere to the rules, or worse, don't have them yet, and you start playing, be prepared to lose everything. Stories of players losing all their money and even their homes speak volumes about such people.