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National Drug Intelligence Center Indiana Drug Threat Assessment Update May 2002 Other Dangerous DrugsThe distribution and abuse of other dangerous drugs such as MDMA, GHB, and LSD pose an increasing threat, particularly to the state's teenagers and young adults. The diversion and abuse of pharmaceuticals also are concerns in the state.
MDMAThe availability and abuse of MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) are increasing in Indiana, primarily in areas with colleges and universities. Most of the MDMA currently available in the state is transported from Chicago by local independent dealers. The drug typically is distributed to high school and college students at raves and dance clubs for $15 to $30 per tablet.
GHBThe availability and abuse of GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate) also are increasing in Indiana. GHB generally is produced outside of Indiana and transported into the state by local independent dealers. The Evansville Police Department reports that GHB was produced in its area by a college student using a recipe obtained from the Internet. GHB typically is distributed to high school and college students at raves and dance clubs for $5 to $10 per dose.
LSDThe hallucinogen LSD (lysergic acid diethyl-amide) available in some urban areas of Indiana. It is transported from California and distributed at the retail level by local independent dealers for $2 to $4 per dose. LSD often is applied to blotter paper and candy or disguised as breath freshener drops.
Diverted PharmaceuticalsPharmaceuticals are diverted, distributed, and abused in Indiana; however, the threat posed by diverted pharmaceuticals is less than that of other illicit drugs. Commonly abused diverted pharmaceuticals include OxyContin, Valium, Vicodin, and Xanax. Pharmaceuticals generally are acquired by abusers and distributors through forged or stolen prescriptions, "doctor shopping" (individuals who may or may not have a legitimate ailment visit numerous physicians to obtain drugs in excess of what should be legitimately prescribed), and theft from pharmacies and nursing homes.
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