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drug abuse and crime  

Definition

  • Drugs and crime are undeniably linked. Not only are manufacturing, distributing, and purchasing drugs illegal, but the misuse of drugs often increases the need and likelihood of committing additional criminal acts. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Problems; Drug Abuse, Crime]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-NKBX0BHP-M

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