Although you loose me with the gambling analogy. I was in the 'dope trap' once and found through experience that the way I abused alco/drugs was like walking into a pit trap with no escape. Had to get better than that mess thankfully.
I play Texas
Holdem. I enjoy all the dynamics/nuances of playing cards for money. I'm a fair card player. I don't bet more than I have set aside for a poker game. Most times I break even and I count that as a win. Yet gambling can be dangerous
if unchecked. I get that part fo'sho.