Frequently Asked State and Local Questions

Provided for your convenience is a listing of the most frequently asked questions related to State and Local drug-related information. If you can’t find an answer to your question below, please contact us.

Where can I view a listing of the zip codes included in High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) efforts?
We do not maintain a listing of all of the individual zip codes that are included in each of the HIDTAs. To locate information about the specific counties that are involved in HIDTA activities, please visit the HIDTA section of our Web site. From here, you can click on the HIDTA(s) of interest to find the geographic area of responsibility (listing of counties), phone number, and efforts of the HIDTA.

How can I get involved in anti-drug efforts in my community?
You can view information about how to initiate local anti-drug efforts or become involved in current drug prevention efforts on the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) Web site. Through this Web site, you can learn more about starting a community coalition and view resources that have been created for coalitions. Your local Partnership for a Drug-Free America (PDFA) affiliate may also be of assistance to you in providing information about opportunities in your area.

Are reports available that provide state-level drug data?
State-level data on illegal drugs can be found on the following Web sites:

1. State and City Drug Indicator Profiles
2. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) State Factsheets
3. Meth In Your State
4. State Level Data on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Illegal Drug Use
5. Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) Reports

Is a database of locations that were used in the production of methamphetamine available?
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has created a National Clandestine Laboratory Register, which contains addresses of locations where law enforcement agencies reported they found chemicals or other items that indicated the presence of either clandestine drug laboratories or dumpsites.

How can I learn about treatment services in my area?
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has developed a Web site and telephone hotline to aid in finding treatment facilities in different areas of the country. Please visit the Treatment Facility Locator Web site or call 800–662–HELP (4357) to obtain this information.

What are local communities doing in response to marijuana dispensaries?
As of October 2009, 13 states have laws that provide for the medical use of marijuana. A number of towns, cities, and counties across the United States have passed local laws or ordinances regarding these businesses. In California, for example, which has a large number of marijuana shops, 64 cities and 6 counties have passed moratoria and 130 cities and 8 counties have imposed bans on marijuana dispensaries, collectives, or cooperatives.

What percentage of arrestees test positive for drugs?
Information about drug use among arrestees can be found in the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) publication, ADAM II 2008 Annual Report.

How can communities protect themselves from dangerous pill mills?
Pill mills are proliferating in South Florida – the number in Broward County alone swelled from 4 in 2007 to 115 in 2009 – and their impact is profound: in the last 6 months of 2008, these clinics distributed 6.5 million dosage units, making Florida doctors, the top 50 in the country for dispensing oxycodone. Forty-five of these doctors were in South Florida, and 33 were in Broward County. To counter this threat, Broward County empanelled a grand jury to investigate. The results of the grand jury's inquiry along with 18 recommendations to address this dangerous trend can be found here.