Those who oppose the legalization of cocaine and heroin argue that:
A) demand is inelastic for both addicts and occasional users.
B) demand is highly elastic for both addicts and occasional users.
C) addict demand is inelastic, but the demand by occasional users is elastic.
D) addict demand is elastic, but the demand by occasional users is inelastic.

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Addicts typically have an inelastic demand because they are dependent on the substance, while occasional users are more sensitive to price changes, making their demand more elastic.

Those Who Oppose the Legalization of Cocaine and Heroin Argue