Criminology

I think there are a few reasons why British Columbia has had high rates of reported drug crimes in recent years, including the mental health issues surrounding addiction, the way drugs are trafficked, and British Columbia being on the coast of Canada. There have been improvements made for the treatment of addictions, but it's still being treated as a taboo subject, something no one wants to talk about. Addiction needs to be thought of as a mental health issue, instead of something that places blame on the user. Rates of  reported drug crimes have gone up involving heroin, opioids, methamphetamines, and different forms of cocaine, as well as fentanyl.   Why is fentanyl such a problem? Because it is so potent, the amount of two grain of salt is enough to kill an adult person. Its highly addictive, it has a similar effect as heroin, and is often laced into other drugs. It is manufactured in China primarily, and often ends up in British Columbia because it is on the West coast...

There could be many factors as to why a person would commit a crime, but I think it primarily narrows down to how people are raised and the environment people are raised in. We learn from our parents, our social groups, and our surroundings. A lot of what we learn in our early lives is influenced by our parents, because we were always with them. Parenting can have a huge effect on a person's actions and beliefs. We also learn from our peers. The people we see on a regular basis, ones we communicate with. Humans are extremely social, and so the need for a social group to associate ourselves with is a lot. We are constantly surrounded by others, where people share opinions and thoughts.  There is a lot of potential for a person to be influenced by their friends, peers, or just people around them. We also never stop socializing. There's also a lot of room for influence online, and I would say its easier to influence others online than it is in real life because you can share...