Information on Drugs, Alcohol & Interventions in Nevada

When considering an alcohol or drug intervention in Nevada, it is important to understand the predominance of the various drugs and their activities within the state. Nevada is home to the city of Las Vegas, also known as the gambling capitol of the country. The hectic night life and entertainment industry has given drug traffickers very profitable opportunities. Methamphetamine is the most often abused drug in Nevada. However, almost all drugs are available throughout the state.

Marijuana, heroin, cocaine, and club drugs are growing in popularity in Nevada. Methamphetamine, particularly Mexican produced crystal methamphetamine, is the primary drug threat to the state. Cocaine, primarily crack cocaine, is a serious issue in the urban areas of Nevada. MDMA and other "club drugs" are becoming quite popular in the southern region of Nevada. Club drugs are also increasing in availability. Nevada's porous border and closeness to California makes the state a prime transshipment point for illicit drugs destined for the central and eastern United States. Cocaine HCL is widely available in the southern areas of Nevada. The drug is also available in northern Nevada, but to a lesser extent. The majority of Nevada's cocaine HCL supply is transported into the state from California. Las Vegas is a major transshipment location for cocaine HCL being distributed to different parts of the country. Crack cocaine is abundant is the urban regions of the state. The crack cocaine market is controlled primarily by African-American street gangs. They operate out of cheap motel rooms and apartments in poor areas of the larger cities throughout Nevada.

Methamphetamine is the most prevalent drug in Nevada. Methamphetamine is available in different quantities, ranging from person use to distribution amounts. Nevada serves as transshipment and an importation point for methamphetamine coming into the United States. Methamphetamine production is not common in Nevada. Nevada's meth supply is manufactured in "super labs" that produce 10 or more pounds of methamphetamine every 24 hours. Most of these "super labs" are located in Mexico and California and are run by Mexican drug trafficking organizations. Methamphetamine is brought into the state via ground. The large-scale meth market is monopolized by Mexican drug trafficking organizations. Imported methamphetamine is distributed throughout Nevada in pound-quantities or more. Crystal methamphetamine from Mexico is the most widely available type of meth throughout Nevada. Nevada's crystal methamphetamine ranges in purity levels from 90-99%. Sometimes, although in small amounts, methamphetamine is produced locally. Local entrepreneurs manufacture methamphetamine in quantities under one ounce per cook. Meth made locally usually contains higher purity levels than that of imported meth. Local methamphetamine labs have used the pseudoephedrine, red phosphorus, and iodine methods to produce methamphetamine in Nevada.

Marijuana, both grown in Mexico and cultivated domestically, is available in almost all areas of Nevada. Mexican poly-drug trafficking organizations are responsible for almost all of the marijuana that is smuggled into the state from California. Recently, indoor marijuana cultivation is occurring quite often in Las Vegas. High-grade marijuana is cultivated within the state using hydroponic equipment. In 2001, Nevada's legislation signed Bill 453, which made Nevada the ninth state in the country where marijuana may be used for medical purposes. Also, a law decriminalizing the possession of an ounce quantity or less of marijuana went into effect on October, 2001. The possession of even small amounts of marijuana was a state felony prior to this law.

Drug or Alcohol Interventions in Nevada

It is quite common for someone seeking an interventionist to feel that they should limit their choices to an interventionist in Nevada. Granted, a Nevada interventionist might save you on airfare, and it may seem appealing that they are "right around the corner." But consider that Intervention Services & Technologies, Inc. is the largest intervention service provider in North America, delivering over 10 successful interventions per week. A therapist in Nevada who has counseled alcoholics and drug addicts is not necessarily experienced in the field of drug and alcohol interventions. Call now to speak to one of our qualified substance abuse counselors and interventionist specialists and understand the difference.

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