Deaths of Despair | Understanding a modern crisis
There is a deeply concerning issue that has been plaguing societies around the world, particularly within the United States - deaths of despair. While parts of this issue have started to become more widely discussed recently with the opioid crisis, it's a phenomenon that's been on the rise for decades, and it's crucial that we understand the underlying causes and explore potential solutions. The increase in deaths of despair is deeply concerning on a human level and there a number of causes.
Considering this issue as one with significant economic implications, we are left with a very serious question. Why is capitalism failing so many people?