›› Montana: Drug Climate

The number one drug problem encountered in Montana is meth. Cocaine and marijuana also are common in Montana with ecstasy use escalating. The most abused drug in the state of Montana continues to be marijuana. Heroin is not a widely abused drug in the state.

• Cocaine
  In 2001, the Montana Youth Risk Survey results indicated that 9% of high school students had experimented with cocaine at one point or another. The two main cities with high levels of cocaine use are Billings and Great Falls. Crack cocaine use is considered to be a sever problem on Native American reservations.
• Heroin
  The availability of heroin is limited in the state of Montana. Though, black tar heroin use seems to be increasing in the western part of the state, predominantly in Missoula.
• Meth
  Throughout Montana meth is becoming increasingly available. The law enforcement officers across Montana name meth to be the most significant drug problem.
• Club Drugs
  Ecstasy use is escalating in the larger cities of Montana such as Billings and Great Falls, as well as at the college communities of Bozeman and Missoula. Other club drugs (ghb and ketamine) have not surfaced yet and are not considered a serious concern in the state of Montana.
• Marijuana
  Marijuana is easily accessible throughout Montana and is the most commonly abused drug in the state. The majority of marijuana found in Montana originates from Mexico.

 

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