Though small in size, Rhode Island has a big drug abuse and drug addiction problem. However, the state does have adequate resources to fight its drug problem self-sufficiently.

The most prominent drugs that contribute to the problem of drug addiction in Rhode Island are heroin, cocaine and marijuana. Recently, club drugs such as methamphetamine, MDMA, ketamine, GHB and lysergic synthetic diamide known popularly as LSD have made a strong presence in the state. But the triumvirate of heroin, cocaine and marijuana still rule the roost.

Heroin is the number one drug in Rhode Island. It is very easily available in all regions of Rhode Island and is also cheaper than in other states. What compounds the issue is that the heroin available in Rhode Island is of a very high purity. About 32% of all people who seek drug rehab in Rhode Island are victims of a heroin addiction.

Marijuana is the second biggest contributor to the problem of drug addiction in Rhode Island. About 14% of all people who seek addiction treatment in Rhode Island are users of marijuana. Rhode Island gets its supply of marijuana from all three land sides – north, south and the west. In addition, it also produces its own marijuana in the hydroponic method. For this reason, the drug is perennially available in the state.

The amount of marijuana consumed in Rhode Island is quite similar to the amount of crack cocaine. Cocaine comes in from both the neighboring and faraway states via all forms of transport. There are about 13% cocaine users among the total addicted people in Rhode Island.

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