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Distribution and consumption of illegal drugs in Colombia - Coggle Diagram
Distribution and consumption of illegal drugs in Colombia
Structural Nature of the Drug Problem
Fragmented and varied markets
There is no single “drug market,” but a diversity of actors, drugs, and spaces
Stable selling points
Some points of sale have lasted for decades despite enforcement
Territorial expansion
Urban Consumption Patterns and Risks
Rising consumption among youth
Especially ages 18–24, and among school populations
High access to marijuana and cocaine
Use in public spaces
Increasing reports of drug use in parks, schools, and neighborhoods
Health risks
Violence and Criminal Dynamics
Drug-linked homicides
Zones with drug trade concentration often have the highest murder rates
Hotspot mapping
Tools like heat maps show strong links between drug sales and violence
Weak institutions
State absence worsens crime, especially in vulnerable areas
Legal confusion
Underfunded public health response
No unified national strategy