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Title:Connecticut Drug Threat Assessment Update |
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Publication Date: July
2003
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List of TablesTable 1. Drug-Related
Treatment Admissions to Publicly Funded Facilities, Connecticut,
1999-2001 |
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Overview
The distribution and abuse of illicit drugs and diverted pharmaceuticals pose a serious threat to Connecticut. In addition, Connecticut serves as a transshipment point for illicit drugs. Its proximity to New York City and its well-developed transportation infrastructure make Connecticut ideally suited for the movement of illicit drugs, particularly heroin and cocaine, destined for Massachusetts and Vermont. Drugs transported by commercial and private vehicles, couriers aboard trains and commercial aircraft, and package delivery services have an excellent chance of reaching their destination because of the daily volume of traffic moving into and through the state. Heroin--primarily low cost, high purity South American heroin--has surpassed cocaine to emerge as the greatest drug threat to Connecticut. In 2001 heroin abuse accounted for more treatment admissions than cocaine, marijuana, opiates, and amphetamines combined. Cocaine, both powdered and crack, also poses a significant threat to Connecticut as it is readily available, often abused, and frequently associated with violent crime in the state. Marijuana is readily available and commonly abused in Connecticut. The availability and abuse of other dangerous drugs, principally MDMA and diverted pharmaceuticals, pose an increasing threat to the state. Methamphetamine production, distribution, and abuse pose a low threat to Connecticut. |
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National Drug Intelligence Center Tel. (814) 532-4601 |
National Drug
Intelligence Center 8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 1001 McLean, VA 22102-3840 Tel. (703) 556-8970 |
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Web AddressesADNET: http://ndicosa |
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