This document discusses drug trafficking and its social consequences. It notes that drug trafficking leads to crime, violence, corruption, and marginalization. It also discusses how in many countries, including Brazil, there are social movements advocating for the legalization of cannabis. However, drug possession and trafficking are considered crimes. The document also discusses how drugs are linked to crime through their unauthorized possession/trafficking being illegal, users committing crimes to fund addictions, crimes facilitating drug trafficking, and the effects of drugs leading to criminal behavior. It states that currently, the largest source of income for organized crime is the drug trade, mainly through marijuana, cocaine, and other drugs. The prison population has also tripled over the past 15 years,

1. DRUG TRAFFICKING
Laís O. Santos
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2. DRUG TRAFFIC IS THE TRAFFICKING OF
ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES, NARCOTICS.

3. 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.

5. 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.

7. 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.

8. PERUVIAN CHILDREN VICTIMS OF
NARCO-TRAFFICKING

9. 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).

10. 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.

11. 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.

13. 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.

15. 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.

17. ...WHAT IF WE
DO NOTHING?