With any addiction , avoiding slippery places is a MUST. What is a slippery place ? A slippery place could be a variety of things, such as bars, casinos, or even certain people or situations. Perhaps carrying money is a slippery place. I know it is for myself. Often an addict will have some time in, and feel like it might be safe to visit the slippery place, and think that will power will avoid them from having a slip. For myself, just being in a place with gambling , get the juices going, and it is only a matter of time. I might not slip that day, but I got a smell of the cooking, and I am hungry !!
Avoid slippery places at all costs. Think of it this way; as a gambling addict, going to a lounge with a few VLT machines with someone, even though I don't gamble , could cost me thousands in the long run. Would you avoid a lounge, or make other plans if someone were to pay you $1000 to stay away ? I would stay at home and order in, or maybe go to a fancy steak house instead ! Slippery places have gotten me into trouble over and over again. I need to stay away.