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Rolling hills, placid, mirror-like lakes and never-ending clear skies are just a few things that Montana is known for. Our communities are comprised of industrious, rugged and big-hearted people who have an American sense of pride and are quick to lend a helping hand. The tremendous nature of Montana reminds everyone that life is not easy. It is not uncommon for entire communities to strain under the pressure caused by alcoholism and drug addiction. Before hope seems too hard to grasp, reach out for the best assistant—Palm Partners Recovery Center. Our team of professionals is at your disposal. We are happy, able and ready to help you overcome your chemical dependency.
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What you should know
Meth is the number one drug problem. Mexican poly-drug trafficking organizations distribute most of the meth, marijuana, cocaine and heroin in Montana. The organizations’ sources are Colorado, the Southwest Border, the Pacific Northwest and Mexico. Smaller organizations transport marijuana across the Canadian border.
Compared to other states
- Illicit drugs overall – moderately high for those 18 and older
- Alcohol – among the highest for those 18 and older
- Cocaine – among the highest for those 18-25, average for those 26 and older
- Pharmaceuticals – moderately high for those 18 and older
- Marijuana – moderately high for those 18 and older
Source: SAMHSA’s most recent National Survey on Drug Use and Health, based on 2008-2009 annual averages. SAMHSA is the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
A closer look
Methamphetamine
Most significant drug problem. Mexican trafficking organizations are the primary distributors, especially in western Montana. However, many small, local labs produce meth for personal use and local distribution.
Marijuana
Most abused drug. Medicinal marijuana is legal. The majority of marijuana originates in Mexico and is transported by Mexican poly-drug trafficking organizations. Locally produced marijuana is mostly grown indoors for local consumption. Potent BC Bud from Canada is gaining in popularity and is often transshipped to other areas of the country.
Cocaine
Mostly limited to Billings, Great Falls and Blackfeet Indian Reservation. Sources are Washington, California, Colorado and the Southwest. Crack trafficking is limited to Billings, where street gangs control the market.
Alcohol
A significant problem.
Pharmaceuticals
OxyContin, benzodiazepines and Adderall most commonly abused. Hydrocodone products and opiate pain killers are also a threat. Sources are forged prescriptions and employee theft.
Club drugs
MDMA (Ecstasy) limited to college campuses and larger communities. Traffickers are typically 18-year-old white males with sources in Seattle. LSD, GHB and Ketamine are found only on college campuses.
Heroin
Very limited availability. Western Montana, mainly Missoula, has higher availability due to a proximity to Washington, historically a transshipment point for the Pacific Northwest.
Percentage of Montana population using/abusing drugs
| AGE1 | 18+ |
|---|---|
| ILLICIT DRUGS | |
| Past Month Illicit Drug Use2 | 10.07 |
| Past Year Marijuana Use | 12.01 |
| Past Month Marijuana Use | 8.57 |
| Past Month Use of Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana2 | 3.67 |
| Past Year Cocaine Use | 2.42 |
| Past Year Nonmedical Pain Reliever Use | 5.18 |
| Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month3 | 33.29 |
| ALCOHOL | |
| Past Month Alcohol Use | 59.42 |
| Past Month Binge Alcohol Use4 | 28.44 |
| Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks Once or Twice a Week3 | 39.41 |
| PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, ABUSE AND TREATMENT5 | |
| Illicit Drug Dependence2 | 1.93 |
| Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse2 | 2.81 |
| Alcohol Dependence | 4.40 |
| Alcohol Dependence or Abuse | 9.77 |
| Alcohol or Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse2 | 10.71 |
| Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use2,6 | 2.66 |
| Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use6 | 9.04 |
| Serious psychological distress | 11.28 |
| Having at least one major depressive episode7 | 8.33 |
1 Age group is based on a respondent’s age at the time of the interview, not his or her age at first use.
2 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used non-medically. Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana include cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used non-medically.
3 When the Perception of Great Risk in using marijuana or alcohol is low, use of marijuana or alcohol is high.
4 Binge Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on at least 1 day in the past 30 days.
5 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
6 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents needing treatment for illicit drugs or alcohol, but not receiving treatment at a specialty facility.
7 Major Depressive Episode is a period of at least 2 weeks when a person experienced a depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities and had a majority of the symptoms for depression as described in the DSM-IV.
Source: Condensed version of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2004 and 2005, from SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies.