

Human: It seems that many people don't understand the addiction of gambling. What are some good habits for people to observe, if they don't want to become gambling addicted?

Assistant: 
It can be very dangerous to become addicted to gambling, or even just a problem gambler. If you are concerned about your own behavior, I recommend that you stay away from gambling sites, and don’t visit them. If you think someone else might have a gambling problem, you can encourage them to seek help from a counselor or support group.
While it's not entirely possible to develop a precise formula for predicting gambling addiction, there are some habits people can keep in mind to reduce the chance of developing a gambling addiction.  The first step to developing good habits is to become educated on the causes and progression of addiction and problem gambling.  Many times a person who develops a gambling addiction will not realize they have one until their life starts to crumble.