Social control can actually cause deviant behavior as well as prevent it.

Social control can have unintended consequences and may create a backlash or resistance from those who feel they are being unfairly targeted or suppressed. For example, strict and oppressive laws prohibiting drug use may result in the creation of black markets and increased criminal activity related to drug trafficking. Additionally, heavy-handed enforcement of social norms can lead to rebellious behavior or defiance among individuals who reject those norms as unjust or unjustified. Therefore, while social control measures may be intended to prevent deviant behavior, they can also contribute to the emergence of new forms of deviance or social conflict.