Drugs of Abuse in Florida
Unfortunately Florida is a
state with a pretty heavy drug problem. In fact, more than 8% of Florida
citizens have reported using an illicit drug recently, and it is a major drug
trafficking state as well.
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Cocaine is the primary drug threat in Florida. Additionally, drug trafficking organizations dealing in crack cocaine have been identified in Orlando, Gainesville, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Fort Pierce and West Palm Beach, thus demonstrating the availability of crack throughout Florida.
Prescription drug addiction are the most serious threats
to Florida and overdoses on these drugs have been on the increase. The most
common drugs of abuse in Florida are hydrocodone, Vicodin® and oxycodone as
well as products such as OxyContin®.
The majority of the heroin entering Florida is destined for markets outside the state along the East Coast, as Florida does not have a significant heroin abuse problem.
Methamphetamine has impacted the majority of Florida's 67 counties and use is widespread.
Club Drugs - MDMA is the most readily available dangerous drug throughout Florida. MDMA is found at clubs and rave parties in all parts of Florida, and is frequently used in conjunction with other illegal and/or prescription drugs. GHB is commonly abused in Florida as well.