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Alcoholism/Drug Abuse Statistics in Idaho
Idaho is the 13th largest state in the United States and has a total population of about 1,321,006 people. Idaho is the leading producer of Austrian winter peas, trout, lentils, and potatoes in the country. The motto of Idaho State is “Esto Perpetua” which means “It is forever”. This state is also known for the variety of gemstones found here. At last count, 72 different types of semi-precious and precious stones were found in this state. More than 63% of the Idaho state area is public land.
Boise is the capitol of Idaho, and its statehouse is heated by geothermal means by using the underground hot springs. Hells Canyon, with a depth of 7900 feet, is the deepest river gorge in entire North America- deeper than even the Grand Canyon. Idaho was incorporated as the 43rd state of the US in 1890.
Idaho State shares its boundaries with Washington, Nevada, Oregon, Wyoming, Utah and Montana. This state also shares an international boundary with Canada. Sharing its boundaries with different states and with Canada makes Idaho one of the favored destinations for drug traffickers. Most of the drug trafficking organizations running in the state of Idaho are run by the Mexican nationals.
A major drug ring was busted in 2008 in Idaho. This drug ring was supplying 150 pounds of cocaine and 30 pounds of meth every month to Idaho, which was then being distributed to the nearby states of Washington and Nevada. Cocaine, heroin, meth and other controlled substances are being brought into Idaho via land and air routes from Mexico and the southwest border states. Club drugs and marijuana is also available in abundance in Idaho.
National Drug Control Policy Drug Abuse Statistics in Idaho
Here are some figures from the White House Drug Policy Report for the year 2006-07 for the state of Idaho:
- More than 5036 adults and about 845 juveniles were arrested during this period for drug violations in Idaho
- The report suggested that at least 33% of high school students in Idaho have tried marijuana once in their lifetime
- Approximately 9% of the youngsters in Idaho between the age group of 12-17 take their first sip of alcohol or smoke their first joint
- In a survey conducted for people between the age group of 12-24, 87% believed that marijuana drug abuse is the biggest problem plaguing Idaho society.
Illegal Drugs Which Are Commonly Used For Drug Abuse in Idaho
- Citizens of Idaho have easy access to cocaine which is readily available on the streets. However, depending on the purity of the cocaine, this drug can prove to be very expensive for the average user. Hence, meth and crack which are more pocket friendly and are available at a price of about $30 and up for a gram, are fast becoming the most favored drugs of the masses
- Brown heroin and Mexican black tar is commonly available in Idaho. These drugs are brought into Idaho by drug smugglers, who hide them in vehicle compartments. Heroin is mostly brought into the state from the southwestern states through road or by air.
- Methamphetamine is certainly becoming the most abused substance in Idaho. Meth substance abuse is common across all the sections of society. The proactive efforts of the state law agencies have brought a significant decrease in the number of meth labs operating in state. However, meth is still readily available in the state, and most of it is brought in from California, the Yakima Valley region in Washington, and from Mexico. Crystal methamphetamine, which is considered to be the purest form of meth, is also available in aplenty. Crystal meth is being brought into Idaho mainly from Nevada and California.
- Marijuana is the second most abused drug in the state after meth. Marijuana is not only exported into the state, but is also grown on the public land in Idaho. Marijuana is also being brought in from Mexico, but it is not preferred by many drug addicts.
- MDMA or ecstasy, ketamine, LSD and other club drugs are very popular among teenagers and adolescents in Idaho. This club drug, which promises to fill the users with loads of energy so that they can party all night, is most commonly abused by pub and party goers. Most of the MDMA which is available in Idaho is being brought in from Seattle.
- Prescription drug addiction and pharmaceutical drug abuse are other problems plaguing Idaho society. People are increasingly making use of narcotic pain relievers like Oxycontin, stress relievers, stimulants, and drugs like Hydrocodone and Benzodiazepines for substance abuse. Drug addicts make use of prescription drugs to satisfy their cravings, as these drugs are readily available, are easy to procure, and are also much cheaper than street drugs.
Government Initiatives to Curb the Problem of Drug Abuse/Alcoholism
- The DEA (Drug Enforcement Association) Mobile Enforcement Teams came into existence in Idaho in 1999 in response to the growing problem of drug related crimes in the state and across US. There are two mobile enforcement teams of DEA working in Idaho. These METs are deployed at Lewiston and Nampa.
- PAYADA or Parents and Youth Against Drug Abuse is another program which is run in the state of Idaho and is aimed at educating the youth of the state against the perils of using drugs and alcohol. Information is being shared with the youngsters, and many positive activities are being organized to help make Idaho a safe and drug abuse-free state.
- Idaho Drug Free Youth, or IDFY, is a program designed for middle and high school students across the state to make them pledge against using drugs, tobacco, alcohol and other habit forming substances.
- The Idaho Drug Endangered Children Program (DEC) is run by a team comprising of officers from law authorities, medical services, fire departments, as well as Children and Family Services to protect the children staying in areas where drugs are being manufactured and sold.
- The Idaho Meth Project has been established by the local government in order to control the spread of first time meth usage.
Lewiston, with a population of 31,764, is the county seat and city located in Nez Perce County of Idaho. Lewiston also contains the lowest point of the state of Idaho, which is located on Snake River. The town was apparently named after the hometown of Lewiston Maine of Victor Trevitt and ...
Called as the most favored retirement place in United States, Post Falls is a city located in Kootenai County of Idaho. Located between Coeur dAlene Idaho and Spokane, Washington, Post Falls Id has a totally population of about 26,640. The city derives its name from German Immigrant Frederick ...
Hailey ID is the county seat and city in the Blaine County of Idaho. The city derives its name from the two time congressional designate from Idaho Territory, John Hailey. Hailey ID has a total population of 7,883 and is famous as the birthplace of poet Ezra Pound. Hollywood actors Demi Moore and ...
Ammon is a city located in Bonneville County of Idaho and belongs to Idaho Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The present population of Ammon is 13,646 which have grown more than twice since 2000 census where the city had only 6,187 inhabitants. The city of Ammon Id was established in 1889 by ...
Idaho Falls, with a population of 54,334, is a county seat and a city in Bonneville County of Idaho. The city was earlier known as Eagle Rock but the name of the town was changed to Idaho Falls in 1891 because of the rapids which flowed under the bridge which was constructed on the Snake River. ...
Boise City, commonly called as Boise, is the capital as well as the most populous city of Idaho. Boise is situated in Ada County on the banks of Boise River; this city has a total population of 205,314 and is also the 100th biggest city of the US, based on the population. The city is believed to ...
Sandpoint, with a population of 8,337 is the County Seat and Seat located in Bonner County of Idaho. Due to its close proximity Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort and Lake Pend Oreille, Sandpoint has become a major center for recreational activities and tourism. Sandpoint is the location where ...
Burley, with a population of about 9,105 is the main city located in the Burley Micropolitan Statistical Area of Idaho. Burley city is situated in both the Minidoka and Cassia Counties which belongs to Burley MSA. Burley is the 2nd biggest city located in the Magic Valley region of Idaho after ...
A part of the Boise City-Nampa Metropolitan Statistical Area in Idaho, Kuna is a small city located in the Ada County with a population of 13,354. Like other cities located close to Boise ID, Kuna is also growing rapidly, with its population doubling in the last 10 years. Kuna ID was developed ...
Chubbuck, with a population of 11,828, is a city located in Bannock County Idaho and belongs to Pocatello Metropolitan Statistical Area. Located just north of the Pocatello, there have been several proposals of consolidation, which have all been opposed. Chubbuck was initially inhabited by the ...
Rexburg is a city located in the Madison County of Idaho and has a total population of about 28,028. Rexburg Id is also the county seat of Madison County. Rexburg is believed to have been founded by the Mormon Pioneer Thomas Edwin Ricks and is named after him. The city derives its name from the ...
Nampa, with a population of about 81,241, is the second largest city of Idaho and is situated in Canyon County. The city had been named after the Shoshone word, which means footprint or moccasin. Nampa is considered to be the fastest growing city in Idaho. This city was established in 1880s when ...
Hayden ID, with a population of 12,873, is a city located in Kootenai County of Idaho. The place was originally named as Hayden Village and it was on June 27th 1955 that it was incorporated as a city and named as Hayden. Hayden ID is often confused by people as the location where a neo-Nazi ...
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Named among the Twenty Best Small Places for Business and Careers by the Forbes, Pocatello is the largest seat and county seat of Bannock County in Idaho. The population of Pocatello Id is 54,901, which makes it the fourth largest city in the state. Idaho State University is located in Pocatello ...
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Twin Falls Id, the largest city and county seat of Twin Falls County Idaho, has a motto of People Serving People. The city has a population of 42,197 and is the second largest city of Idaho based on area. Shoshone Falls, which is located near the city of Twin Falls has a height of 212 feet, which ...
Caldwell is the county seat and city in Canyon County of Idaho. The total population of this city is about 43,281. Caldwell Id is a part of the Boise Metropolitan Area and is the home to College of Idaho. During 1870s and 1880s there was a huge inflow of Chinese immigrants to this city but due to ...
Jerome is the county seat and city in Jerome County of Idaho. The population of Jerome is 9,157 and has grown by just about 1,500 inhabitants in last one decade. Jerome belongs to Twin Falls Micropolitan Statistical Area and is located an elevation of about 1147m above sea levels. Jerome Id, ...
Eagle, with a population of 19,471, is a city located in the Ada County of Idaho. The city had a population of about 11,085 in 2000 but it had grown to about twice in the last one decade due to sudden boom experienced in Boise Metropolitan Area. Eagle Fun Days Festival is organized every year ...
Moscow is the county seat and largest city in Latah County of Northern Idaho. The total population of Moscow Id is 22,798. This city is most famous as the birthplace of singer Josh Ritter and writer Carol Ryrie Brink. There are no clear theories as to why this city is named as Moscow. Historians ...
