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[–] PriorityMotif@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago

I don't think people are aware of the extent of the issue. Even the police, courts, jail guards, and even the people in jail aren't really aware of the underlying problems. People who take illegal drugs are often self medicating. They do things like steal to pay for them. People with violent tendencies often have underlying conditions. People with mental illness often have difficulty with education and obtaining good jobs and lack economic opportunities.