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DRUG TRAFFICKING
Laís O. Santos
IMPARH
DRUG TRAFFIC IS THE TRAFFICKING OF
ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES, NARCOTICS.
The traffic comes from illegal drugs and it has
important social consequences:
Crime
Violence
Corruption
Marginalization
higher rates of intoxication by chemical
contaminants in the drugs, etc.
MARIJUANA MARCH
In many countries, including Brazil, social
movements are pro-legalization
of cannabis sativa, a substance declared illegal by
the laws of the country. The Marijuana
March is an example of this, people from around
the country take to the streets shouting, hooting,
show posters and teach about the pot, showing
the side of the drug user who is
unjustly marginalized for choosing to use
other drugs than those considered legal under
the law.
DRUGS AND CRIME
The drugs are linked to crime in, at least, four ways:
1. The unauthorized possession and drug trafficking is considered a crime in almost all countries of the world;
2. Since the drugs are too expensive, a small portion of users resort to crime to fund addiction;
3. Other crimes are committed to facilitate drug trafficking, one of the most lucrative in the world.
4. The effects of the drug itself can lead to criminal activities. Family may suffer abuse by chronic drug users.
PERUVIAN CHILDREN VICTIMS OF
NARCO-TRAFFICKING
THE MAJOR SOURCE OF INCOME
Currently, the largest source of income for organized crime is the drug trade. Marijuana and cocaine are the main producers of international trade in illicit drugs, followed by opium, hashish and by synthetic drugs (mainly amphetamines and ecstasy).
According to data from the National Penitentiary Department (Depen), from 1995 to 2010, the prison population has tripled, counting today, with about 500,000 inmates. It is noteworthy that during this period, the profile of incarcerated changed: a little over 15 years ago, the crimes that led to most behind bars were of the order sheet, as is the case of robbery or theft; currently more than a fifth of prisoners comes from drug trafficking, a number that is growing.
The main question is: are
drugs used because they are
on sale ...?Or they sell
drugs because there
is demand? ... If the
government discover
and focus efforts directly
on the causes, consequences
will also stop.
It is important to remember
that the poor of the slums do
not have many alternatives to
support themselves. In fact,
the vast majority must
suffer the paltry work, lawful
or unlawful, that
the population can offer
them or their order.
So we need to combat the drug problem without dealing with adult consumers as "poor things". Eventually they may be victims, but most often they are the cause of the existence and the drug trade. If they do not consume, paying high prices, there would be no drug being manufactured or marketed. (Even the big dealers are consequences and not causes). Therefore, we must establish appropriate punishment for all (for anyone who buys and sells). So we will be successful in this fight and will reduce the causes and consequences. Be tolerant of the drug addicts may even be important for their personal recovery. However, discipline them properly is much more important to society.
...WHAT IF WE
DO NOTHING?