What drug poses the greatest threat?

~ Jason Schwartz

This map shows how local law enforcement answered the question, “What drug poses the greatest threat to your area?” Blue is cocaine, red is methamphetamine, amber is heroin, and green is marijuana.

This map is from the National Drug Threat Survey. Even though I’m aware of the regional differences in drug use, it’s still striking every time I see something like this. I’m surprised that there were not more mentions of heroin.
[hat tip: Addiction Inbox]

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Published by Jason Schwartz

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.

2 thoughts on “What drug poses the greatest threat?”

  2. where are the dots for alcohol? it destroys more lives than any of these. Give me a break…

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