Which outcome is considered a potential consequence of harsher penalties for drug use?

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Harsher penalties for drug use can result in net widening, where more individuals are caught and punished for drug offenses, rather than reducing usage or diffusion of distribution. It can also lead to increased involvement of syndicated rings as harsher penalties may create a more lucrative market for organized crime. While reduced usage by young people may be a desired outcome, it is not necessarily a guaranteed consequence of harsher penalties.

Which Outcome Is Considered a Potential Consequence of Harsher Penalties