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At least where I live:

https://gazette.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-substance-a...

> Boulder County’s July 2024 Point in Time survey found nearly 40% of those interviewed said they abused “substances.” Another 30% said alcohol was their drug of choice.

And I wonder what percent of people didn't want to admit to abusing substances. And what percent of people viewed themselves as "using" substances, and not "abusing" them?



It's still unnecessary. You are lucky if you have not experienced addiction.

Besides, I think it's stretching to just add the 40% alcohol substance abusers to the 30% and say "well that's 70% -- a majority". My father, as an example, is a high-functioning alcoholic. He's held C-Suite positions for the last 30 years of his life all while going through vodka like it was going out of style.

But that's all to say it's still unnecessary. These are people and they are struggling with substance abuse. Like I said, have some empathy.


I agree they're struggling with addiction. That doesn't change the fact that they're addicted.




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