Why are drugs such a problem here?

We have heard many reasons and theories. Most of these we have heard multiple times.

1) The Pakistani border is very close, Afghanistan is not far. Opium and Heroin are the largest exports of Afghanistan. (Thank you Mr. Bush.) Amritsar is on the Heroin route from Afghanistan to Europe and the US.
2) The incursion of the worst of Western values has caused families to become dissatisfied with their lives (advertising, “You don’t have enough. You need more, better, etc.”). Instead of having their child (read that “son”) work on the farm or in the family business, they have sacrificed to send them to get a higher education. They have done this, completed their education and returned home. However, there is no job waiting for them at home and they now have no skills (or interest) in the family business. They become depressed and directionless.
3) As the middle class grows, it becomes a part of their status to emulate the West. It is now the case that alcoholic beverages are a part of “every party and wedding”; whereas just a few years back, it was unheard of.
4) The central government, in an attempt to disempower the Sikh youth, supply drugs to the area. Not too long ago (20 years) there was a strong secessionist movement in the Punjab. It is among the wealthiest of Indian states, producing much of the wheat and rice. Oppression from New Delhi.
5) Unscrupulous doctors and pharmacies over prescribe addictive medications then continue to supply them once the patient is addicted. No prescription is needed to purchase barbiturates (1 rupee per pill, 45 rupees = $1).
6) There are no role models for the youth who do not smoke and drink and use drugs – movie stars, rock stars, athletes, politicians, even religious and spiritual leaders.
7) The police and politicians are deeply involved in the drug trade (and in drug use); therefore not invested in curbing the problem.
8) Religion is practices as meaningless ritual, depriving the people of any real connection to their soul, leaving them hopeless and despairing.
9) General breakdown of the family and society and cultural values.

Take your pick.

Does any of this sound familiar?