›› Oregon: Drug Climate

Oregon is a key point in the shipment of drugs to Washington State as well as Canada, in addition to its' own use. It is a source of marijuana as well as the home to a growing number of clandestine meth labs.

• Cocaine
  Cocaine is not considered to the drug of choice for many residents of Oregon. The drugs most commonly used in Oregon are Heroin and Meth.
• Heroin
  The two types of Heroin mainly found in Oregon are Mexican black tar and brown heroin. Mexican black tar is typically smuggled into Oregon from Mexico using a variety of methods.
• Meth
  Meth is one of the most commonly used drugs in Oregon. Meth is available in multi-pound amounts and is typically created in clandestine laboratories.
• Club Drugs
  Ecstasy is available throughout Oregon and is commonly seized in multi-kilogram amounts. It is available in varying amounts is larger cities and on college campuses. GHB as well as Mexican Ketamine are known to be used throughout the state.
• Marijuana
  Marijuana is readily available in Oregon. Portland is where the majority of marijuana is cultivated. In May 1999, Oregon voters approved an initiative that legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes.
  

 

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