Hawai'i Drug Control

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Among the greatest challenges facing our communities are the ill effects of drug abuse and underage drinking that plague our island home. But with the support of public officials at all levels, private agencies and communities at large, the Lingle-Aiona Administration has significantly raised the level of awareness, committed and directed more resources, and facilitated development and implementation of more programs to address the multitude of issues related to drug abuse and underage drinking.

Drug Control Team Highlights

STATE'S DRUG CONTROL PLAN ON RIGHT TRACK

Lt. Governor Aiona announced significant progress toward curbing the use of crystal methamphetamine across Hawai`i in 2007. He credited efforts for a steady reduction in crystal methamphetamine use in the workplace throughout 2007, when employers saw a 25 percent decline in the third quarter. Also, fewer people in adult treatment centers were identifying crystal methamphetamine as their primary drug of choice. Read more here.