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social science subjects > sociology > social problems > drugs and society > economics of illegal drugs
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > deviance > drugs and society > economics of illegal drugs
... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > deviance > drugs and society > economics of illegal drugs

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economics of illegal drugs  

Definition

  • Many believe the nonmedical use of intoxicating drugs is a natural part of human behavior. Whether legal or illegal, drugs are a big business. [Source: Encyclopedia of Law & Society: American and Global Perspectives; Drugs, Economics of Illegal]

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