Yes this is indeed the case. It amazes me how humans can treat each other (and animals) and sleep and live with themselves. Yes it is part of the trauma aspect to find coping mechanisms and thus addition is one of them. Many people are placed in victimhood as they feel trapped due to financial and other circumstances. I believe a more conscious and ethical way is possible and is a win win situation for everyone. It is more sustainable this way but when we have distorted world views of narcissists and/or psychopaths that cannot be so.