Research Reviews will address a number of violence prevention topics. The intent of the Reviews is to provide research based information to you . You may use this information freely, however, we do ask that you credit Washington State University as the reference. Addicts sometimes commit crimes to obtain quick cash for drug purchases. Violence is a common occurrence in the drug distribution system.
Drug dealers are willing to kill to protect or expand their market.
Laws and norms favorable toward obtaining and using alcohol and drugs. Peer rejection in elementary grades. Association with drug-using peers. Attitudes favorable to drug use. Parents are not involved in drugs, and show disapproval of such involvement.