NCJ Number
104814
Date Published
1986
Length
23 pages
Annotation
This report summarizes the testimony and recommendations from hearings held by the congressional Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control in Boston, Mass., (September 20-21, 1985) regarding drug abuse and drug trafficking in New England.
Abstract
Testimony was given by Federal, State, and local officials as well as private citizens. Marijuana use has dropped in New England, and heroin use has stabilized while cocaine use is increasing rapidly. Most Federal, State, and local narcotics law enforcement officials are satisfied with cooperative mechanisms. More money must be spent for prosecutors, judges, and jails to curtail narcotics traffickers. The demand for drugs must be reduced through comprehensive drug abuse education programs. Although the degree of parental involvement in drug abuse education programs has increased, many parents still refuse to become involved. Current funding levels for drug and alcohol treatment services are inadequate. H.R. 526 or similar legislation should be enacted to increase Federal monies for drug law enforcement, drug abuse prevention, and drug treatment and rehabilitation. (Author summary modified)