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* It’s not a simple issue though. Thoroughly affluent kids get hooked. Affluent parents get hooked.* Didn't some affluent, highly educated guys go to Syria to
by justaguyhere 8y ago
* It’s not a simple issue though. Thoroughly affluent kids get hooked. Affluent parents get hooked.*
Didn't some affluent, highly educated guys go to Syria to join terrorists? Anyone can feel left out, ignored - even the wealthy and educated people. Maybe the breakdown of family structures, not having good friendships/relationships, loneliness contribute to these problems? People long to be a part of something- when that doesn't happen, they numb themselves with drugs, join criminal gangs etc.
This is not something that can be fixed by passing some laws or demonizing the affected people, it requires a more empathetic approach than use of force or law.
- mc32 8y agoI think it’s something very much societal. In Japan or China, Vietnam, etc., drug use is almost always seen in a negative light. It’s not about sowing wild oats, having forbidden fun, an outlet for hardship, etc. They’re always denigrated in all media, in society, in school, in music, films, at work, etc. It’s never any kind of cool in any way. It’s shunned ostracized outlawed and unaccepted. Does that map well to our society? I’m afraid not much. We’ll have to find another way out.