Power is basically energy. When we are defeated by our addictions and feeling low. We have low energy and sure - feel powerless to fight back. Our feelings aren't us. So I don't think it makes US powerless, we just FEEL powerless. Afterall, we are still able to summon and command enough energy to execute our little deceitful schemes to obtain our fix. I like your tricksy thinking Cow. If you can summon energy. Then you can feel empowered. Then you will have the power to direct your life how you choose.