During 2005, there were more than 44,000 admissions to drug rehab and alcohol treatment centers in Missouri. This is an increase from less than 40,000 in 2004 and less than 38,000 drug rehab admissions in the state in 2003.

According to 2003-2004 national survey data, approximately 134,000 people in Missouri reported needing but not receiving drug rehab treatment for illicit drug use within the past year.

The drug situation in Missouri is as grim as any other state, showing a clear-cut need for drug rehabilitation programs that can help.

Cocaine is readily available in Missouri, especially in the metropolitan areas of St. Louis and Kansas City.

Heroin is not widely distributed in Missouri and is not considered a major drug threat, but black tar, brown and white heroin can all be found in the major cities.

Marijuana is the most widely available and commonly abused drug in Missouri.

Methamphetamine is widely available throughout all parts of the state, particularly in the rural areas. In June of 2005, Missouri passed legislation making products containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine to be sold only in pharmacies.

Club Drugs - MDMA (ecstasy) is available at dance clubs and on colleges and universities throughout the state of Missouri. LSD, GHB and Rohypnol are all also available, but not considered much of a threat.

The abuse, diversion and distribution of prescription narcotics such as hydrocodone and oxycodone products continue to be a growing problem in Missouri.

About 384,000 people in Louisiana reported past month use of an illicit drug.

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