NCJ Number
161593
Date Published
1984
Length
62 pages
Annotation
This report provides an intelligence estimate for the supply of drugs to the U.S. illicit market from foreign and domestic sources in 1983, along with projections for 1984.
Abstract
The use of marijuana among youth aged 25 and under has continued to decline gradually since 1979, but in 1983 there was no indication of declining use among other age groups. Overall, the consumption of marijuana increased 5 percent in 1983. Cocaine use among high school seniors was unchanged during 1983, but this report estimates that use by the general population increased approximately 12 percent. There was evidence of the spread of cocaine use from high-income users to those of lower socioeconomic status. Overall, the estimated consumption of dangerous drugs decreased approximately 12 percent in 1983. The most notable decreases were in the uses of methaqualone, pentaocine (Talwin), and LSD. Heroin consumption remained stable, increasing only 1 percent in 1983, following increases of 5 percent and 4 percent in 1982 and 1981, respectively. Projections for 1984 address the uses and trafficking of cannabis; cocaine; depressants, hallucinogens, and amphetamines; and heroin. Data encompass abuse and trafficking indicators, as well as drug production. 25 figures