›› Maine: Drug Climate

Marijuana, which is both grown locally and imported from Canada, Massachusetts, and New York, remains the principal drug of abuse in Maine. Methamphetamine, although not yet a significant problem, has considerable potential for production and distribution in Maine.

• Cocaine
  Cocaine is encountered throughout the state in fractional ounce to kilogram quantities. Crack cocaine is growing in popularity in southern and central Maine communities.
• Heroin
  The availability of heroin in Maine continues to increase. Abuse has increased, particularly among younger teenagers. While use is more prevalent in southern communities, it is encountered in coastal and Canadian border communities, and it has spread into rural and remote areas.
• Meth
  Although found throughout the state, methamphetamine has yet to become a significant problem in Maine.
• Club Drugs
  Law-enforcement officials in the southern portion of Maine have noticed a small increase in ecstasy use.
• Marijuana
  Marijuana, long the illicit drug of choice in Maine, is readily available throughout the state. Predominantly Caucasian traffickers supply marijuana grown in Maine as well as shipped from the southwest border and Canada. Motorcycle groups historically have controlled much of the marijuana distribution in Maine, and these groups continue to use associates to distribute approximately 300 to 500 pounds monthly.

 



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