Mr. Kropar, 

I don't believe that everyone has the high-strength of will to face a systemic oppression and then force their coping mechanisms beyond readily accessible outlets like junk food, alcohol, and drugs.  

There's a very convincing reason why, colloquially, impoverished communities are called the "trap."  Because people there feel like they're stuck in a cycle of negativity, without much hope to elevate themselves from their surroundings.  They're trapped.  

You seem to suggest that by sheer will of the populace, the impoverished can rise above - that they can cast aside unsustainable acts and problematic practices to be... what exactly?  Rich?  Educated?  Well-fed?  Healthy?  Some things are beyond a minority's control.