...there is a war on drugs. While the once declared war is really more rhetoric than substance it nevertheless is felt by the thousands of citizens who fear imprisonment if caught. To some, the war on drugs is just a way to make it appear as if the criminal justice system is doing its job or a way to try to control youth. Many after all see using drugs as a victimless crimes and something that the government has no business in.
While the utilization of illegal drugs is a crime, there are other aspects of drug use which are pertinent to an analysis of criminality. That is, what is the role of mind altering drugs in terms of the commission of crimes? Are people more likely to commit murder or get into a fight while under the influence of a drug? To some, the answer is obvious. Yes. Everyone knows someone who gets violent or restless while drinking...