Heroin use in Snohomish County is receiving more attention by the local press. This article from this morning’s The Herald makes the following points:
• Snohomish Police say that they have arrested 11 people in the last month who they believe are part of the heroin trade.
• Oxycontin was very popular with drug users. However, recently, manufacturers of Oxycontin have changed the formula to make it harder for drug users to smoke for a quick high. So users have migrated to the cheaper heroin.
• For the last two years, accidental drug overdose has past car crashes and gunshot wounds as the leading cause of accidental death.
• Police make a connection between drug abuse and property crimes such as burglaries and car theft/car prowls. So, reducing drug abuse should also reduce property crimes.
For the full article go to:
http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20110407/NEWS01/704079904
For past reporting about heroin in Snohomish County go to:
http://ssnoccrimewatch.blogspot.com/search/label/drugs%20heroin
For more information about heroin go to:
http://mfiles.org/guide/guidefiles/2010%20Drug%20Resource%20Guide.pdf
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