Reports suggest declines in drug production and use

July 3, 2006February 28, 2022 ~ Jason Schwartz

I’m of the opinion that we focus too much on supply and enforcement, nut here’s some good news on those fronts:

DEA meth lab seizures are down 30%.
Job applicant drug tests suggest meth use is down and overall positive tests are at a 17 year low.
The United Nations reports that opium poppy production is down 22%.
The U.N. also reports that cocaine consumption is down in North and South America, but up in Europe.

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I have been an addiction professional and social worker since 1994. I started blogging in 2005 as the Clinical Director at Dawn Farm. I currently serve as the Director of Social Work and Spiritual Care for a healthcare system. I've also served as the Director of Behavioral Health at another hospital. I'm also a lecturer at Eastern Michigan University’s School of Social Work. Views expressed here are my own. Keep in mind that the field, the contexts in which the field operates, and my views have changed over time. View all posts by Jason Schwartz