I think that government policy needs to to react to the addictive nature of certain drugs and also gambling. Without a government taking some decisions, the corporations will simply push whatever is the most useful. So I guess the devil through the personalities that lead such corporations
In terms of real life...
I have only come across a few people that could be called real friends.
Most people want to use others, money attracts friends fast.
It takes a lot of courage to be open, well done. I think some of your isolation regarding race and depression I can understand. Teen years of people's lives are some of the toughest.
There seem to be some good people in this chat room. Good luck.
Ive heard other faiths say that. If u feel like a friendship is not enough, marry. Don't fo the inbetween.
But that is often the first step to disaster