Facts
Cocaine is transported into Vermont mainly through the use of passenger vehicles; often it is then distributed in bars. There have been no reports of widespread availability of other club drugs such as GHB and ketamine in Vermont. The most commonly diverted pharmaceutical drugs in Vermont are Vicodin, Fentanyl, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Methadone, Ritalin, Xanax, OxyContin and Diazepam. According to ADAP, use of marijuana/hashish in Vermont accounted for 17% of the clients in treatment (primary substance of abuse), other opiates/synthetics 15 % of clients in treatment, heroin seven percent of clients in treatment, cocaine/crack seven percent of clients in treatment and non-prescription methadone one percent of clients in treatment during Vermont fiscal year 2007 (July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007). Until June 2001, having MDMA in your possession was not a crime under Vermont state statutes. Indoor grows and hydroponic systems are operated in Vermont on a small scale. |