It’s because we all have struggled in our own ways and game recognizes game, we see someone who fought demons and came out the other side and we know what that’s like because we fight them too. Addiction is a great equalizer. Doesn’t matter who your dad is or how much money you have, it will still get you. Sure, it could be argued that some with more resources can get better treatment or that people who no resources can’t get ANY treatment but there is no cure for addiction that money can buy, unlike other diseases.