Wilson believes cocaine use is not a victimless crime as cocaine use affects more than just the drug user. Cocaine use often neglect their family as their addiction becomes their priority. Users become blind to their responsibilities at home and work.. It's also important to know that “evidence suggests the crack mothers are likely to abuse their infants” (559). Cocaine use by pregnant women also leads to many types of birth defects. Cocaine use also leads to higher crime, as the addiction leads people to do whatever is necessary to pay for their drugs. The need to supply the user with cocaine also increases crime and gang violence, as criminals fight over territory to distribute drugs on the streets. People must also keep in mind all the
