Idaho Drug Rehab
Black tar is the main form of heroin available in Idaho, with brown heroin encountered in small amounts. Black tar heroin is produced in Mexico and obtained by organizations from sources in Mexico or other Mexican drug trafficking organizations in Arizona, California or other Southwest Border states.
The use of cocaine has also tripled over the last year in Idaho period. This is due to the increased law enforcement activities by Mexican law enforcement authorities against precursor chemicals and crystal meth production. Crack cocaine is encountered infrequently and is not considered a major drug threat.
The northern portion of the Idaho panhandle shares a border with Canada, and this area has been the subject of seizures of Bud marijuana being smuggled from Canada to the U. S. Marijuana is one of the most highly abused drugs in Idaho. Some marijuana is produced in indoor grow operations. Marijuana is produced primarily on local properties, and state and federal forest lands.
Crystal Meth is a widely abused drug in Idaho, and continues to impact all elements of society. During the past year, there has been a marked decrease in the quality and quantity of methamphetamine in Idaho. During this same period, there has also been an increase in the price of methamphetamine in Idaho.
Ecstasy encountered for sale in Idaho is believed to originate in Canada, which is then smuggled into the United States through the State of Washington. Steroids are also available in Idaho, and are mainly acquired through Internet purchases.
For help with drug or alcohol addiction call 1-877-744-3536
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E-Mail: GadzinsB@dhw.idaho.gov Hotline: 800-926-2588
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Div of Behavioral Health Dept. of Health & Welfare 450 West State Street, 3rd Fl PO Box 83720 Boise ID 83720-0036 Phone: 208-334-5935 Fax: 208-332-7305 |