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> why can't these poor people get access to proper medicine and treatment? Speaking of the US, one of the issues is that drug treatment and mental health care
by 13of40 4y ago
> why can't these poor people get access to proper medicine and treatment?
Speaking of the US, one of the issues is that drug treatment and mental health care are for-profit businesses, so someone reaching out for help is likely to get grifted even if they have insurance or can pay for the treatment on their own.
- heavyset_go 4y agoThere's also perpetual waiting lists, forcing some people who need help to wait six months or longer to get care. Then that care can potentially cost more than a four year degree. Many treatment programs will leave their patients dependent on maintenance drugs that can costs hundreds of dollars a month to fill, and require regular appointments with expensive specialists to get. Those specialists have months long waiting lists, as well