Can we talk about how better, more available education and the availability of work for a livable wage solves many of the subsequent issues we spend billions on to fix where these things are lacking?

I know it's not as sexy as arguing extremes, but it's a better use of time. Mental health in general becomes more stable. When people are more mentally stable, they tend to steer clear of drug abuse, violence, and criminal activity than if they're not.

Treating mental health is vital, but working on the causes of mental health issues is arguably more so