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Organized and Transnational Crime

The problem of drug abuse and addiction has persisted for many years. This complex issue is influenced by various social, economic, and cultural factors (Singer et al., p. 468). Politicians have recently debated the legalization of drugs or a ruthless crackdown on drug dealers. Still, the senator is adamant that the demand for reducing drug consumption by users is the only course of action that will be effective. This paper defines the drug problem, discusses why the senator's strategy is best and presents two practical solutions.

For a start, describing the issue is important to properly comprehend why demand reduction is the best course of action. Drug misuse is a complicated problem that impacts people of all ages and socioeconomic groups. Peer pressure, mental health conditions, social and economic inequity, and others are only a few causes. The issue is made worse because many drugs are extremely addictive and can have terrible side effects on users that can result in health issues and even death. Drug misuse has been a persistent...