Studies and reports:
Although it is declining, North America is the leader in the Cocaine drug trade
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In the Last Decade,
Drug Abuse has Increased
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The Social Cost of
Substance Abuse in
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Although it is declining, North America is the leader in the Cocaine drug trade
17-August-2011 |
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In 2010, North America was home to 40% of cocaine users. It appears the North American market is declining. According to investigations conducted in the school sectors and households, the criminal analysts observed a reduction in the number of cocaine users in North America. This decrease has been particularly visible since 2006. The probable reason for this decrease in cocaine consumption is the pressure exerted by detection operations, law enforcement and repression in Colombia and Mexico. A decrease in demand in the American market should be accompanied by a rise in the price of cocaine. However, instead of increasing the price, it is the purity of the product which has diminished considerably. In effect, the American drug dealers prefer to reduce the quality of the cocaine to increasing its price. This appears to have contributed to a decrease in user demand. It must be noted that a decrease in cocaine use in North America does not signify a decrease in drug use overall. source:
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