Illegal drug trafficking is a global market and primarily consists of the cultivation, distribution, and sale of illegal drugs throughout the globe. Many drugs sold today are controlled under very specific drug laws, and even some cultures prohibit the trade of certain drugs without the proper license. Drug cartels operate in a very similar fashion to those who operate in the underground market. Drug cartels operate supply chains that are localized to help maximize the profits. These cartels can vary in size depending on the amount of money that is being generated. There are low-level street dealers, who in most cases themselves are addicted to the drugs they are pushing. These low-level dealers are directly responsible for introducing a great deal of people to drugs for the first time. There are also street gangs, whose combined efforts result in much violence and the loss of innocent bystanders lives. There are also very large and major drug empires, which are normally running the entire show. Some of these empires operate the same size as some governments.
In the wake of all this is all of the people, communities, cities, towns, and countries that are affected by illegal drug trafficking everyday. The purpose of a drug rehab center is to help those who get caught up in the devastating cycle of addiction. Most people are not solely and directly involved with drug trafficking, but these drug users and addicts are on the receiving end, they are basically the end product of all of this. They are the consumers who are buying the products sold. These illegal drugs are available everywhere across the globe, and also grown everywhere in the world. Illegal drugs can be grown in such places as, wilderness areas, farms, indoors and outdoor gardens, hydroponic growth operations, and drug labs. These locations are normally kept very discreet. The cultivation and manufacturing of illegal drugs typically takes place in developing countries.
With such widespread consumption of drugs, it is very important for agencies whom work in drug rehabilitation and drug prevention continue to help the millions of people affected by this trade. If you or someone you know is battling a drug or alcohol addiction, call the Narconon drug rehab toll free line at, 1-877-782-7409, or visit the website at, http://narconon.ca/
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