Social disorganization is neighborhoods or areas marked by culture conflict, lack of cohesiveness, a transient population, and insufficient social organizations. ... Youths in inner-city areas where feelings of alienation run high often come in contact with drug users who teach them that rugs provide an answer to their feelings of inadequacy and stress. ... Some children just seem to have an inner compass. ...

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