Less,
Where do “bochurs” (sic)get the money?
As far as I know, cigarettes are significantly cheaper than pot and and recreational drugs.
Cigarettes in the City appear to be about $12 a pack. (based on the signs by the news stands)(Which by the way is not more than a typical lunch). If I recall corrcetly from when I had the distinct displeasure of serving on a grand jury, pills and other drugs were much more than that.
Why do you not question where the students Charlie is familiar with get their money. Annecdotaly, I had heard that some get it by dealing, but that cannot be all.