There were 19,943 admissions into drug rehab in Utah in 2003. Of the over 19,000 admissions, 17.30% were for marijuana abuse. In 2004, there were 19,886 admissions into drug treatment.

In the last two years 65.5% of the drug rehab admissions were men and 35.5% were women.

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

Cocaine remains to be a problem in all areas of Utah. Crack cocaine is also readily available in ounce quantities, but it is confined primarily to larger cities.

Heroin poses a serious problem throughout the state of Utah. Mexican brown and black tar heroin are available throughout the state, and major quantities are distributed in the major cities.

Marijuana is widely available in Utah. Marijuana is most commonly imported into Utah by Mexican criminal groups. But, marijuana produced in Utah is also available as many remote areas with fertile soil in the state provide places for marijuana to be grown.

Currently the largest drug throughout Utah is methamphetamine. Methamphetamine is available in large quantities and is often produced by Mexican criminal groups as well as locally.

In addition, club drugs such as MDMA or Ecstasy, GHB, and a tranquilizer called ketamine are quickly becoming a significant for law enforcement in Utah. Another club drug, LSD appears to have decreased in use and availability in recent years.

Prescription drug abuse is becoming a significant threat in Utah. Some of the most commonly abused pharmaceuticals include benzodiazepines, hydrocodones, oxycondones, and Ritalin. Most of these drugs are very inexpensive and very available in Utah. The most common method of getting prescription drugs currently is by forging and getting prescriptions under false terms.

A national study indicates that approximately 1.77% of Utah citizens reported past year dependence on illicit drugs.

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