A recent editorial by Vincent Trémolet de Villers warns of a deeply concerning trend in France: the corrosive impact of drug trafficking and chemical dependency. The author argues these issues are not merely individual struggles, but are actively dismantling the psychological well-being of citizens. This degradation extends beyond the individual, impacting public spaces and ultimately the fabric of French society as a whole. The editorial suggests a process of “zombification,” where individuals are diminished and dehumanized by substance abuse. The piece highlights a link between psychological breakdown and the widespread availability and use of drugs. De Villers’ critique paints a bleak picture of national decline fueled by narcotics and their associated mental health consequences, urging a serious reckoning with the problem.