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New York’s Cocaine Problems
Cocaine, also referred to as “crack”, is one of New York’s most feared illicit drugs. It causes crime to escalate and increases fatalities greatly. Yes, cocaine is responsible for much of New York’s legal negativisms. Cocaine can be purchased in a powder or crack form. Since New York is a “hub” for drugs, crack has become one of the most desired substances on the market. Railways, waterways, highways, and airways are all accessible modes of drug transports in the state of New York. International smuggling and/or trafficking is part of organized crime that comes from places like Mexico, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Colombia, among others. The drug trail is “hot and heavy” to and from New York, where this substance can be bought and sold with little or no trouble at all. From metropolitan areas, such as NYC to rural areas in upstate New York, cocaine is abundant.
Many individuals ask why the law enforcement authorities of New York don’t do more to stop the use, possession, sale, and trafficking of cocaine. The answer is a little complicated; they are doing as much as possible to curtail cocaine within the borders of this state. However, it can be compared to a revolving door; when one drug ring gets busted; there is another one to take its place. It is a “never-ending” battle. Do the authorities of New York get frustrated? Yes, however they do not give up. Their persistence and dedication regarding the reduction of cocaine in New York is getting results, but they are slow-coming.
One thing that makes it arduous to control is the manner in which this illicit substance is sold. The following ways are common pertaining to the transactions of cocaine in and around the state of New York:
- Call & deliver
- Residences
- Outdoor functions
- Retail stores
- Nightclubs
It seems that the more creative methods in which to sell cocaine, the better. In order to escape legal consequences, more and more innovative ways are being discovered. This is what makes it so challenging to law enforcement. However, “New York’s finest” are trained, skilled, and committed to reduce the existence of cocaine within New York.
New York’s Drug Scene
The state of New York is concerned about its street drug scene, where illicit drugs are prevalent. These drugs cause many health problems, from Hepatitis C to Aids, since needles are sometimes used, which are the culprit for diseases, such as these. One of the most popular illicit drugs in New York currently is heroin. This drug is so intense that its addictive nature can be discovered after just one or two doses. This is one of the factors that make it so very dangerous.
Heroin is sold is the form of stamps. Here, the illicit substance is placed on wax paper and folded two times, where a stamp is placed. These stamps have colorful illustrations on them, along with catchy “texts”. Words, such as: Frank Lucas”, Green Needle”, “All Star”, “and Purple City’, among many others can be found. They are used to further entice the addicted individuals, although it does not take much motivation to encourage those persons already addicted. For those individuals who want larger supplies, “bricks” are sold. One “brick” is equivalent to 50 stamps, costing approximately $375-$400, dependent upon the location where it is sold. It has been observed that the larger metropolitan areas sell heroin for less than other areas, due to its prevalence and/or competition among dealers.
One reason that heroin is a “fad” is related to the gangster movies that readily glamorize the use of heroin. One such movie that stimulates the use of heroin pertains to “Frank Lucas”. which is a popular illustration that is put on stamps.
With its metropolitan areas, such as New York and Buffalo, among others, the accessibility of heroin is abundant. In the state of New York. With access to major highways, waterways, railways, and the Canadian International Border, heroin can be easily transported into New York. The law officials are busy attempting to stop the trafficking of this harmful substance; however the process is long term. In the meantime, many individuals are falling victim to heroin., making New York easy prey for crime, including robberies, thefts, rapes, murders, as well as Dui charges, that many times lead to fatalities. Once this illicit drug is greatly curtailed, New York predicts that its residents will be safer.
New York and its Senior Oxycontin Addiction Problems
Many “Baby Boomers” are concerned with keeping healthy. With good insurance and Medicare coverage, doctor’s fees and those associated with prescription meds are not a problem. ‘Baby Boomers” have no financial problem associated with medical care in New York, as well as other states around the country. Since most physicians are not concerned with the addition of these senior citizens, Oxycontin is prescribed rather freely, primarily because they feel that they will not abuse its use. A lot of older individuals deal with excruciating pain, resulting from surgeries, breakages, or ailments like arthritis to name a few. Once they explain to their doctors the degree of pain that they have on a scale of 1 to 10, with “10” being the most severe, and they say that their pain is 9 or 10, “Oxycontin” is usually prescribed. 
The medical staff explains the dangers of the addiction of this powerful drug and then this older patient confidently leaves the office, never dreaming that his/her next visit will probably include asking for a refill of “Oxycontin”, thus leading to an addiction problem. The sad aspect related to this entire process, is that the thought of addiction never crosses their minds.
The worst thing about these 65+ addicts is that most addiction problems go unnoticed, since these seniors feel that they are explicitly following the instructions related to this drug. The problem is that they are taking the drug too long. New York officials are putting a lot of the blame on the physicians for not monitoring their patients enough. Of course, these older patients should also report their addiction and/ or need for this drug when they first experience this overwhelming desire for it… Although other states in America are finding that they have a similar problem, many are not doing anything about it. New York, however, seems to be implementing programs to help lessen these problems. Both prevention and treatment for the addiction of “Oxycontin” have been implemented by the state of New York. Now that this problem is diagnosed, positive results are in the near future… Although there is much work to be done, progress is being made!
The Procession of Illicit Drugs in New York is a Concern
New York has been experiencing problems with illicit drugs. Each time that New York law enforcement officials feel that they have a “stay” on a specific drug, another one enters the scene. It seems that the popularity of each drug runs in cycles. The cycle of New York’s drug use among most individuals follows the pattern listed below:
Marijuana
Many individuals in New York begin smoking marijuana at an early age, sometimes as early as 5th grade. Since marijuana is known as the “Gateway Drug”, it is not surprising that in a few years many of these young individuals will go deeper in the drug scene, only to experience”: beans’.
- Oxycontin
Oxycontin is a type of “bean” or” pill” that is extremely addictive. Some individuals have been reported to become addicted to Oxycontin after only one use. Potent and intense, Oxycontin is responsible for a lot of New York’s drug problems. Once individuals in New York go deep in the drug scene, they very often go to the ultimate “high” of heroin.
- Heroin
Heroin can be a “killer” and has an addictive state so strong and expensive that it is almost impossible for an individual to keep it sustained, without delving into criminal activity, such as stealing, to support its addiction.
New York feels that there are 3 ways in which to reduce and finally keep its drug problems from ending up into criminal ones:
- Preventive measures
The state of New York has an agenda implemented to educate all ages about the dangers and progression of drugs. This program is designed to begin as early as grade school and goes all the way to the age of grandparents, since many children are being raise by their grandparents.
- Treatment and remedies
For those individuals who are already using drugs, and are addicted, treatment facilities are licensed and trained to help addicts with a cure.
- Punishment
Drug users and pushers who are involved in criminal activity as a source to “feed their habit”, often receive punishment in hopes of teaching these individuals a lesson, and “sending a message” to all other persons who are involved in drug activity. When repercussions are incurred, many other individuals decide to get help and stop participating in drugs, due to the fact that they do not want to go to prison. In this way, punishment can serve as a type of prevention against drugs.
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