Why do people in poverty make choices that seem reckless? It’s not about bad decisions—it’s about survival. In this episode, Nigel McFall breaks down the science behind addiction, stress, and coping mechanisms, explaining how poverty rewires the brain and traps people in cycles of hardship.
From dopamine deprivation to the impact of meth addiction, we explore why escape becomes a priority and how real solutions like drug reform and mental health support can break the cycle.
It’s time to stop judging and start fixing the system. We need Unity.
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