I believe that. There is no doubt in my mind that a good portion of substance abuse is driven by what are issues relating to societal collapse.

I dont really blame drug users for what is usually escapism from our industrialized society rat race.

You’ve probably considered this, but habitual use actually makes it harder to cope.

I don’t use it often enough for that, thankfully. Just every once in a while to reset and take the edge off.

Have you considered that your coworkers are not sociopathic and only your perception of them is altered?

I’ve witnessed the following:

1. A director screaming at a subordinate. 2. Employees working so hard that they had to take time off due to health reasons, related to overwork. All were on visas and in this job market they don’t have a lot of options. 3. Employee A being so mean to an employee B that she started crying in a meeting. Employee A wasn’t even reprimanded. I obviously no longer work there.

But yes, it is my perception that is wrong.

Ah, the classic gaslighting for abuse approach. Classy