In this, similar to (other) things recognized as addictions. Eg (just first thing I found googling for this commonly heard theory/model): > A strong belief ex

In this, similar to (other) things recognized as addictions. Eg (just first thing I found googling for this commonly heard theory/model): > A strong belief exists among addiction treatment specialists that the primary reason addicts remain addicted is less about pleasure-seeking and more about their need to escape and dissociate from the pain of his or her (often trauma-based) emotional isolation. http://www.consultant360.com/articles/why-do-people-addictions-seek-escape-rather-connect-look-approach-addiction-treatment http://www.consultant360.com/articles/why-do-people-addictio...