How does drug abuse correlate with the rise in property and violent crimes across societies?

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Property crime is a direct result of drug addiction. The addicts need money all the time to purchase the drugs. This desperation may cause them to commit thefts, either by shoplifting, burglarizing and robbing. They target goods that they can exchange at high prices quickly in order to get cash. This is the crime that is the direct cause of maintaining their addiction.

Violent crime is an inherent output of the drug trade. The territorial and profit competition of dealers leads to violent confrontations with each other. Conflicts in the trade often go to violent attacks and murder. The kind of violence seen here is a direct outcome of the illegal and uncontrolled aspects of the market.

Certain drugs severely distort the behavior of the users, enhancing violent behavior. Methamphetamine and cocaine are stimulants that usually result in severe paranoia and aggression. The stoned users have much more possibilities to begin physical fights. They can also fear things that are not dangerous to them and respond violently.

Zones with high drug use and trafficking end up as crime hotspots. The availability of many addicts and dealers leads to another criminal activity. It produces an atmosphere of increased property crime and more violence. The safety in the community collapses quickly in such areas.

Property and violent crimes related to drugs are great misuses of police resources. Such crimes present a great workload to courts. One of the ways through which businesses are losing money is through theft and vandalism. This high prevalence puts a strain on society resources and the security systems.

Conclusion:

Property crime is a direct result of drug abuse because addicts steal to fuel their dependencies. It also spawns violent crime by the nature of the illegal drug trade and drug induced aggression. This mix creates high-crime zones, destroying communities and burning big amounts of the public resources. The relationship between drug abuse and escalated property crime as well as violent crime is apparent and sizable.

answered 7 days ago by Meet Patel

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