NCJ Number
145557
Date Published
1993
Length
13 pages
Annotation
This report outlines current trends in the availability of illegal drugs in the United States and presents recent fluctuations in the price and purity of cocaine, heroin, and other drugs.
Abstract
Cocaine prices at the kilogram level remained relatively stable in most major cities during January-March 1993, but are still above their all-time low levels recorded in 1988-89. Moreover, during the first quarter of 1993, the national purity of cocaine decreased at all levels of the traffic, suggesting a slight reduction in availability. heroin prices have declined at the low end of the price range since the early to mid-1980's, and a wide variety of sources and an abundant supply have led to all-time high purity levels. Marijuana prices have increased during the past several years at virtually all levels of the traffic; these prices generally match a decline in marijuana use. However, overall prices for LSD remain low, and other indicators point to increasing use. Tables