> The reddit traders are only making a killing if they're selling these inflated positions. At some point somebody will be left holding the bag, odds are it will be a bunch of people from wallstreetbets and other retail investors that are late to the party.
This isn't your typical pump and dump. The plan is to bleed Melvin of every last cent, and transfer it to WSB. Melvin is forced to buy, no matter the price.
While some individual redditors might lose money, as a group they'll make a huge profit.
For opiates and benzos it might manifest as stress and depression. For uppers, drowsiness and inability to focus.
It's compounded by the fact that the reason you started is usually that you suffered from those things to start with.