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Routinely studies have found a correlation between drug use and crime. Of the three different hypotheses identified 1) 'Drug use cause crime', 2) 'Crime causes drug use in your opinion', which one provides the strongest explanation of the correlation between drug 3) 'Drug use & crime share common causes'. Support your answer. No less than 250 words

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--Routinely studies have found a correlation between drug use and crime --Routinely studies have found a correlation between drug use and crime. Of the three different hypotheses identified 1) DRUG USE CAUSE CRIME (2)CRIME CAUSES DRUG USE in your opinion, which one provides the strongest explanation of the correlation between drug 3) DRUG USE & CRIME SHARE COMMON CAUSES. Support your answer. No less than 250 words

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