If we assume drug lords are in it for the money and/or power they'd cut their losses ASAP. For any of them that are really in it for the thrills the time would

If we assume drug lords are in it for the money and/or power they'd cut their losses ASAP. For any of them that are really in it for the thrills the time would depend on their reserves, but I doubt it'd last longer than a few months for any of them.