Most of these gambling addicts will always tell you that they're not addicts rather they're in full control of what they're doing making it difficult for anyone to talk them out of their predicament.
A big problem hides with that mentality with a gambler can't admit that they are already having addiction problem there's no help that you can provide or there's nothing that they will listen, knowing that inside them they can't no longer control but continue to insist that they still in control and they still can avoid any problem that may occur while participating into gambling.
You can't do anything with someone who wanted to push for more instead of re-assessing the situation and start quitting away
from this activity that already harming their mental and financial capabilities.
The peak, is awareness. Having full awareness of one's actions and routines can make someone recognize themselves if they have gone too far. or in other words, has lost control. Regarding gambling, addiction problems can affect anyone who enjoys this hobby. There are those who realize it but have difficulty getting out of their addiction, there are also those who don't realize that they have become part of a gambling addict.
The point is, there are various cases in society related to gambling addiction. but generally as you said, one of the underlying is a mentality problem. not a few gamblers who deny that they are not part of the gambling addiction. Maybe you are like that too, or it could be me. for sure, everyone who likes gambling has the potential to become addicted.
Well, back again as I said at the beginning. Ultimately, is understanding. when we have a good understanding of gambling, as well as all the risks. Without realizing it, we already have at least some responsibilities that give birth to self-control. but in practice, it's not as easy as I said. In fact, in many cases, there are many gamblers who want to stop their excessive activities. Unfortunately, they don't have a strong mentality. and, without intention based on strong determination. which in the end, it is difficult for a person to get out of the circle that has become part of his life. That's why we need to realize what the essence of the gambling we do is, apart from the profits we can get easily.