Drug Economy :Rise
Detroit drug problem has been an up going and going problem. Detroit has faced many problems, such as bankruptcy and loss in jobs, many people think the solution is; Drugs. People do this to escape the fact that they have no money or job. Since they have all this time on there hands, many people will turn to drugs. Since money is a a really big issue, drugs are a really use way for some people to get extra cash.
“'I Guess I Am Going To Have Sell Drugs!': Detroit Retiree Says He’s Getting Screwed By The City’s Bankruptcy" - Fox News Radio
According to Best Seed Bank "Detroit was once the seed of greater economic empire of the world – -Industry self. Whether you come from Southern Europe, Middle East and South America plants have been hiring and the pay was good. But as the empire weakened cars and collapsed the economy of the city began to turn around a new business -. Distribution of illicit drugs"
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Heroin
"For heroin, the fact that 40 percent of the Detroit population is living below the poverty line does little to affect business. Heroin is not just easy to find, it is also cheap. A mere $5 will buy you a hit. - The Grio"
Law enforcement officials further report that many of the new heroin users are former oxycodone users who switched to heroin because although wholesale heroin prices have increased, the drug is still much less expensive at the retail level and easier to purchase
Cocaine |
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In recent Detroit news, many people are getting busted with cocaine. The drug lord smuggles the drugs from texas and travels all the way up through Detroit Michigan. Its gotten so bad that the FBI has gotten involved and many busts have been taking place. Since the Detroit police department is decreasing, a lot of drugs have been getting through Detroit. Since its a rising issue, more people are getting involved.
In recent news, Detroit feds bust multimillion dollar international drug ring
Law enforcement officials in Detroit report that cocaine availability has decreased since 2008. Such reporting is supported by law enforcement drug pricing data showing that cocaine prices have in- creased.
The lower cocaine availability and high prices may now be reducing demand for the drug, as evidenced by the sharp decrease in the number of individuals seeking treatment for cocaine use since decreased cocaine availability was first observed in 2008 Data.
In recent news, Detroit feds bust multimillion dollar international drug ring
Law enforcement officials in Detroit report that cocaine availability has decreased since 2008. Such reporting is supported by law enforcement drug pricing data showing that cocaine prices have in- creased.
The lower cocaine availability and high prices may now be reducing demand for the drug, as evidenced by the sharp decrease in the number of individuals seeking treatment for cocaine use since decreased cocaine availability was first observed in 2008 Data.
Marijuana
Detroit opened up weed shops to help stop pain for detriot people. Detroit -- It’s been a year since Detroit put laws in place to regulate medical marijuana shops and as of today, only two have been approved to operate. They have been trying to open more and more places as the year 2016 and 2017 go on. They state that they have this shop because they need it to control peoples pain levels. There were 283 dispensaries throughout the city when Detroit began accepting applications under the new laws on March 1, 2016.