Minnesota Drug Abuse: Drug Addiction in Minnesota

Drug addiction is no longer a concern of any particular city or country – it is a common problem worldwide. Minnesota is one among the many states affected by drugs. The drug trafficking organizations rule the drug trade in Minnesota. A wide range of drugs is available, including marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine and black tar heroin to small extent. There are many gangs controlling the drug business at the street level. These groups include the blacks, Puerto Ricans, Nigerians and the Caucasians. With the increase in these groups, the state has witnessed violence and thefts, crimes, prostitution, and poverty in the inner city.

Cocaine is easily available in the state of Minnesota. Automobiles, campers, and trucks are used to smuggle cocaine. The US parcel service is also a conduit for drug organizations. Large amount of cocaine comes in from the Texas, New York, Los Angles, Chicago and Florida. Cocaine is later converted into crack cocaine and distributed in the state by the street gangs. The cocaine addiction has been steady in Minnesota for a decade.

The use of heroin has been declining in the Minnesota state. Heroin is not readily available and a majority of the heroin comes in from Mexico. However, the number of Asians is increasing in the heroin business. Heroin comes into the state with the help of trucks, campers and automobiles with hidden compartments. Heroin available in the state is cheaper, yet not frequently used. However, hospitals report to have more people coming in to treat heroin addiction. Heroin comes in from New York and Chicago. The Hispanic and the African American gangs are known to distribute heroin at the street level.

Methamphatamine is a major concern in the state. Its addiction has been increasing terribly. Mexico and Colombia are the major sources of methamphatamine. It is smuggled from the south with the help of automobiles. Clandestine laboratories produce methamphatamine. However in the recent time the government of Minnesota had banned these laboratories. In spite of the ban on these laboratories, they are still found to function in the remote areas. Such laboratories are a cause of concern for the environment. Hispanic migrants are known to distribute methamphatamine all over the state.

Minnesota State has seen a lot of increase in the use of club drugs. MDMA, PCP, GHB, LSB and ketamine are easily available. These drugs are mostly found at late night and rave parties. Majority of the youth are addicted to club drugs and these substances are also sold on college and university campus. Club drugs are smuggled in from Texas, New York, California and Canada. A large amount of marijuana is cultivated in the state. The Hispanic migrants distribute it on the streets. Marijuana of a better quality and more pure comes in from Canada.

The use of Pharmaceutical drugs is also on the rise in the state of Minnesota. The most common pharmaceutical drugs that are abused include methadone, oxycontin, hydrocodone, lortab and Xanax. These drugs are obtained with the help of false prescriptions. Many a times, addicts break into the drug stores and steal them. These drugs also come in from Mexico and the southern borders.

Korey Sufka, motivational speaker talks about drug abuse to students. (part 1) – This is Korey Sufka, a motivational speaker from St. Cloud, Minnesota. Korey is speaking to the students and staff at Holdingford High School. Korey is also the founder of an organization called DAMAGE, which stands for Dad’s Against Meth-Amphetamine Go Educate, his mission for this organization is to give others the opportunity to tell their story, to educate children and adults about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, and to offer scholarships to high school students who are in need of treatment. Check out: www.koreysufka.com

Ex-Twins prospect Pridie suspended 50 games for drug of abuse

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Oakland Athletics center fielder Jason Pridie has been suspended 50 games for a second violation of a drug of abuse under baseball's minor league testing program. Pridie hit .231 with four home runs and 20 RBIs in 101 games last season for the New York …
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Minor leaguer Pridie suspended 50 games

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Major League Baseball didn't provide details of the violation other than to say it was for "a drug of abuse." Pridie was a second-round draft pick by Tampa Bay in 2002. In 2007, he went to Minnesota along with Delmon Young and Brendan Harris in return …
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