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by gedy 1020 days ago
You are correct, but I don't think we can ignore the massive drug abuse problem, that has progressively gotten worse over the past 50 years, and especially 20.
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I would argue that the rise in drug abuse is a consequence of societal issues - not the cause.

In my experience many people use drugs. Those that abuse drugs almost always had existing problems prior (mental health, destitution, a sense of hopelessness, etc).

I disagree, based on people in my life who weren't disadvantaged by society. Drugs rot people, similar to alcohol.