As noted in the text, drug use/sales are said to contribute to delinquency because they can:

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Drug use and sales contribute to delinquency for multiple reasons: they can weaken an individual's self-control, making it harder for them to resist impulses to engage in criminal behavior; they often increase association with delinquent peers, who can provide both opportunities and pressures for criminal activities; they can alter the perceived benefits and costs of crime, often making the benefits seem greater and the costs lower; and they can increase strain, which is a condition that can lead to negative emotions and subsequently to delinquency as a way to cope with these emotions.

As Noted in the Text, Drug Use/sales Are Said to Contribute