Idaho

Drugs

• Cocaine: Cocaine is readily available throughout the state of Idaho, but is largely limited to wealthy users. Because of the lower price and higher purity, meth has replaced cocaine as the drug of choice.
• Methamphetamine: Methamphetamine is one of the most widely abused drugs in Idaho.
• Heroin: Mexican black tar and brown heroin are readily available in the state of Idaho.
• Club Drugs: Club drugs, particularly ecstasy, LSD, and Ketamine are popular among young adults and are sold at local rave parties in Idaho. Synthetic drugs, including 2C-B, DET (a drug that imitates a psychotic state for psychological/medical experiments), and SMeo DIPT (a.k.a. “Foxy” and “Foxy Methoxy”) have appeared in the Boise, Idaho rave scene.
• Marijuana: Marijuana cultivation in the state of Idaho, both indoor and outdoor, is widespread. Mexican marijuana is also available, but is not preferred.
• Diverted Pharmaceuticals: The most commonly abused pharmaceutical drugs encountered in Idaho are Hydrocodone and benzodiazepines. Soma and its generic equivalent are commonly abused in combination with Hydrocodone. OxyContin abuse has increased during the past year.

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.