Environmental consequences of drug production: Hidden responsibility of consumers

The impact of drug trafficking and production on civil society in terms of health and criminality has been addressed by political bodies and law enforcement with varying success. A global threat that has not been previously considered, and which is not assessed properly, is the environmental damage caused by drug production and trafficking. This article will try to expose some of the current and short-term consequences; while the long-term consequences, mainly mutagenic effects, are yet to be fully understood.
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