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Illegal drugs are considered one of the most severe problems facing our society. These include cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. These substances are seen as problematic for a number of reasons. Firstly, they are highly addictive and create a serious chemical ....

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.... the market for illegal drugs, and it via this process that this market has a significant and severe impact on all members of society, including non-drug users. One way that our government attempts to combat the illegal drug problem is through the use of law enforcement measures. This means that organizations such as the RCMP, the Sûreté du Québec and Customs Canada take steps, such as seizures and arrests, in order to hinder and cripple the drug distribution network and infrastructure. In terms of supply and demand analysis, they are reducing the supply of illegal drugs and causing the supply curve to shift to the left (Figure 1). As a result, the ....