3.2 Discussion “drug-related violence” assignment

Chasing the Scream referred to research that found the majority of “drug-related violence” is related to trying to control the drug trade rather than crimes committed by those under the influence. It later states that when a large number of drug dealers are arrested, drug dealing does not decrease and violence, such as homicide, increases. (Hari, 2015, p. 80)

• 1. What did you believe was meant by “drug-related violence” before reading this?
• 2. Do you think the information from the reading, if it were better known, would change some stereotypes about people who misuse substances?

Response Parameters

• Initial posts should be 250 words in length
• Using APA format, please cite and reference the text and include at least one peer-reviewed article to support your post