"Cris Sanchez, who returned to Cuba after 25 years in London, stated, 'I don't regret coming back to look after my parents, but there's very little I love about being in Cuba.' He emphasized the stark contrast between his life in London and his current situation."
"A professor of psychology noted, 'We are experiencing an economic situation that has repercussions whether we like it or not,' highlighting the daily struggles faced by Cubans, including lack of electricity and food uncertainty."
Cris Sanchez returned to Cuba in 2018 to care for his ailing parents after living in London for 25 years. The economic decline and US-imposed oil blockade have led to a mental health crisis, with many Cubans turning to prescription drugs. Healthcare professionals report that families often resort to the black market for antidepressants and mood stabilizers. Sanchez, who has witnessed his mother's struggle with addiction to prescription drugs, highlights the ease of slipping into regular use amid the challenging living conditions in Cuba.
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