Oklahoma

• In 2001, 68.4% of adult male arrestees and 63.6% of adult females arrested in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma tested positive for drugs at the time of arrest.
• In 2001 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 15.4% of female arrestees reported using marijuana within the past 7 days. Among those reporting marijuana use in the past year, the average number of days used in the past month was 9.3 days.
• In 2001 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 47.5% of the male arrestees reported using marijuana within the past 7 days. Among those reporting marijuana use in the past year, the average number of days used in the past month was 10.8 days.

Drugs

• Cocaine: In the first quarter of 2002, crack cocaine sold for $5-$50 per rock, $25 per vial, and $750 per ounce in Oklahoma. Powder cocaine sold for $90 per gram, $550-$900 per ounce, and $18,000-$20,000 per kilogram.
• Marijuana: Commercial grade marijuana sold for $2-$5 per cigarette, $10 per gram, $75-$90 per ounce, and $500-$600 per pound during the first quarter of 2002 in Oklahoma. Locally grown marijuana is in high demand because of its high quality and because residents prefer to deal with known suppliers.
• Heroin: Mexican black tar heroin sold for $25 per bag, $200 per bundle (10 bags), $150-$250 per gram, $4,500 per ounce, and $30,000 per kilogram during the first quarter of 2002 in Oklahoma.
• Methamphetamine: Meth in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma sold for $65-$90 per gram, $350-$1,600 per ounce, and $12,000-$20,000 per kilogram during the first quarter of 2002. Iodine crystals, which are taken for use in meth production, sold for $130- $160 per pound.
• Club Drugs: Ecstasy tablets sell for $10-$40. MDMA has become increasingly popular among teenagers and young adults in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area. During the first quarter of 2002, Rohypnol tablets sold for $3-$5 per dose; GHB sold for $10-$20 per dose; LSD sold for $5-$7 per dose; and PCP sold for $10-$15 per dose (retail quantity).
• Diverted Pharmaceuticals: Pharmacies in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma have reported robberies of OxyContin.

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.