Description
discuss/debate with your classmates your position on which factors you feel play a greater role pertaining to the problems associated with drugs and crime in the United States. Discuss with your classmates possible solutions to the problems of illegal drug use and present a drug-control strategy that you believe would work. Defend your recommendations citing studies and/or other academic research.
Instructions:
Each students answer to the question should be between 500-1000 words. A minimum of two references need to be used in the development of your answer. You also need to provide two (2) feedback posts to your peers. Each feedback post needs to be 250 words or more, and should include information that helps to enhance the discussion on the topic. Do not include statements such as great work, or excellent post. Try to include info that is challenging and respectful and that will stimulate debate. Also, be mindful of including references and citations whenever citing facts to support your position. APA 6th edition citations and references must be used always!
Explanation & Answer
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Running head: DISCUSSION
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Drug Abuse and Crime
Student Name
Institutional Affiliation
DISCUSSION
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Drug Abuse and Crime
Illegal drug use has a direct connection with criminal conduct. The factual relationship
between the two is hard to uncover due to unequivocal circumstances and logical results
(Valeriano & Powers, 2010). The notion that drugs leads to crime are based on different factors
surrounding an individual. As per the discussion, the factors below contribute to drug abuse and
crime:
a) Education
Working for a lower pay or living below wages does is a factor that initiates criminal acts
and drug abuse activities. Despite the government social services, for example, medical care,
food stamps, and public housing, the families rec...