Consequence of drug use in society
Crimes such as : | Result in: |
- Drug Possession
- Drug Use
- Drug Trafficking
- Drug Manufacturing Theft
- Break and Enter Robbery
- Motor Vehicle Theft
- Murder
| - Jail Time
- Massive Legal Fines
- Not Eligible for Federal Student Loan Aid for College
- Trouble becoming Employed
- Homelessness
- Failed Relationships with Family and Friends
- Addiction/Dependency on Drugs leading to more Crime
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