I got inspired to create this thread from Zeebabar's post on a separate thread.

What makes you an AP and an addict an addict??

Zeebabar:
A common trait of addicts is DENIAL and this is especially true of gamblers. They convince themselves that they are going to win and if they do, it gives them a reason to indulge and if they lose, they use the "math" to convince themselves their losses are just "Variance".

Truth is that the addict cannot go to a casino and leave if conditions are not optimal so they sit down at bad games or crowded tables, convince themselves that they should not wong out at negative counts, that the count will turn and they remain in their seats and more.