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I firmly believe that drugs use is highly linked to mental health issues. Considering also that access to affordable medicine in this country is almost impossible, and how mental health awareness has only recently gotten more spotlight, I can see how drug use has risen over the years. Add a whole year in quarantine for people who already have home related issues.

I have said this on my weight-loss thread, even if you are trying to better yourself, your mental health must come first before making any changes to your body, it is useless to force yourself into a diet and workout program if your mental health is not in line. It is also impossible to be a part of "normal" society if your mental health is not considered and there aren't programs that help you deal with the dark passengers in your mind. Imagine living paycheck to paycheck, barely making it thru the week, why not relax with cheap drugs when the other options is going to an expensive psychologist and expensive medicine.