Delaware

• In 2002, there were 726 drug law complaints reported in Dover, Delaware. This number is down from 865 in 2001.
• There were 219 adult drug arrests in Dover, Delaware during 2002. This is down from 256 in 2001.
• From January 1, 1999 to June 30, 2002, the Dover, Delaware Police Department seized 50 grams of cocaine as part of Operation Safe Streets efforts.
• In 2002, there were 33 police calls for service in Dover, Delaware for drug overdoses. This is up from the 30 in 2001.
• Since 1998, there has been an increase in the number of heroin overdose deaths in Dover, Delaware due in part to an increase in the availability of high purity heroin.

Drugs

• Cocaine: Dover, Delaware and Wilmington, Delaware have the highest levels of cocaine abuse in Delaware. The Dover, Delaware Police Department reports that the rate of powder cocaine abuse is slowly increasing in some areas of the city. During 2001, a kilogram of crack in Dover, Delaware typically sold for approximately $24,000-$30,000 and had an average purity of 79%.
• Marijuana: Delaware law enforcement report that marijuana cultivators in Dover, Delaware often grow marijuana intermingled with corn plants or in the basements or closets of homes in an attempt to conceal the plants.

Across the United States, drug use is a cause for concern. For more and more individuals, drug use (including hard drugs like cocaine, meth, and heroin) is becoming a part of their daily lives. This raises concern that the country may be entering a period of drug use unseen since the '70s.

This increase in drug use affects not only the drug user, but also their family and friends. They suffer along with the drug addict through their ups, downs, sobriety, and intoxication. This can be very stressful for those who care about an individual with a drug addiction.

The physical and physiological health of a person who has a drug addiction is also a concern. Drug use can lead to health problems ranging from heart trouble to memory loss. These issues may have long term consequences, and at times may be deadly. Drug overdose is one such trend that is monitored across the United States. Sadly, many people die each year due to an overdose of drugs or alcohol.

Crime is also a factor when it comes to drug addiction. Many find they must spend more and more money to meet the needs of their drug addiction. This can lead to robbery, prostitution, scams and so on. Often times, those who are taken to jail are either intoxicated at the time of their arrest or are committing a crime to support their drug habit.

Although drug trends throughout the United States vary year to year, drugs are always a problem. Even when statistics are low for drug abuse, drug related crime, and drug treatment admissions, it is important to remember that it is still a cause for concern. Monitoring drug trends helps in determining where there are high amounts of drug use and how these areas may correlate with crime, addiction treatment, and health care.

This site, United States Drug Trends, will keep you informed of the current drug trends taking place throughout the United States. Use this site to educate yourself and increase your awareness of what is happening in the state you live in.