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[–] Apytele@sh.itjust.works -2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Not saying that this is always the case but it can be substance abuse related. Substances let the brain avoid confronting the "crises" that would otherwise result in psychosocial growth and development. When the person gets sober they have to pick up where they left off meaning if they used for a decade or more they're quite behind.