Poverty may indeed increase an individual's risk of becoming addicted to gambling and drugs, but this does not mean that all poor people will fall into these problems. Multiple factors contribute to whether a person is prone to gambling and drug addiction, including but not limited to: 1. **Economic stress**: The constant economic stress of poverty may lead people to seek ways to escape reality, such as gambling and drug abuse, to temporarily relieve the psychological burden. 2. **Social environment**: Living in an environment with scarce resources and limited education and employment opportunities may make people more likely to be exposed to unhealthy coping mechanisms. 3. **Mental health**: Poverty is closely related to mental health problems such as stress, depression and anxiety, which may increase the risk of addictive behaviors. 4. **Education and awareness**: Lower education levels and insufficient awareness of the harms of gambling and drugs may make individuals more susceptible to temptation and ignore potential risks. 5. **Social support**: The lack of effective social support systems, such as family support, community resources and medical services, may make people more likely to rely on unhealthy ways to cope when faced with difficulties. However, it is worth noting that gambling and drug problems are not limited to the poor. The middle class and the wealthy may also be troubled by these problems, but the manifestations and reasons may be different. For example, wealthy people may become addicted to gambling or use substances due to high-pressure work environments or social pressures. Prevention and intervention of these problems requires comprehensive consideration of socioeconomic factors and provision of appropriate support and resources, including education, mental health services, employment opportunities, and regulation and intervention measures for gambling and drugs. In short, although poverty is indeed an important factor that increases the risk of addiction to gambling and drug use, individual choices, environmental support, and the overall coping strategies of society also play a key role.