Anthony talked about a drug dealer who threatened his life because he owed him money. Anthony also spoke about his need for more drugs and how his desire led him to consider stealing something or robbing someone as a means of acquiring drugs. This type of crime and violence is common and puts a strain on the community because people who live in areas where drugs are prevalent are at greater risk of crimes being committed against them. In recent years there has been an increase in illegal drugs causing more and more people to be affected directly or indirectly by them (Sober Recovery, 2014, para.2). The increased supply and demand of drugs ultimately has an economic impact on the community because as drug abuse increases it means more money must be spent on increased law enforcement presence, medical expenses and programs of social services (Sober Recovery, 2014, par.2) which does not only concern the community, but society as a