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Poll results:

In your opinion, what is the primary cause of the toxic drug crisis in our community?

1331 total votes   Added

Lack of access to mental health services 237 votes 17.81%
Prescription painkiller misuse 84 votes 6.31%
Poverty and unemployment 182 votes 13.67%
Childhood trauma and early life adversity 167 votes 12.55%
Personal weakness or lack of willpower 303 votes 22.76%
Organized crime 236 votes 17.73%
Other social factors (e.g., housing instability) 122 votes 9.17%

The SooToday.com poll is a sampling of public opinion intended solely to allow our readers to express themselves on issues of the day. Its findings may not be representative of the general population of Sault Ste. Marie or other areas.