Iowa sees high meth purity and rising admissions strain
The 2016 drug control report shows meth purity near 90 percent in ice imports and 55 062 grams seized, third-highest in a decade. Meth admissions rose since 2009 though 2016 also marked high treatment intake with 17.6 percent of 47 309 clients identifying meth as their primary substance. Cedar Rapids reports 280 meth related incidents as state trends persist.
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Iowa Drug Control Strategy Report Highlights
The 2017 Iowa Drug Control Strategy notes heroin as a treatment primary drug at 2.5 percent and marijuana as the top drug of abuse at 76 percent in treatment. It reports 26 high powered heroin and synthetic opioid cases in 2016, up from 17 in 2015. Opioid overdose deaths fell for the second straight year in 2015 to 58, with 97 in 2013.
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Meth users fuel supply with personal use and resale
Collins notes meth buyers often resell to fund habits and even have it mailed to Cedar Rapids. Police target small possession to uncover dealers, with DEA Task Force sharing data to pursue larger criminal networks. Trafficking links to burglaries and home invasions, while traffickers use gift cards and shared bank accounts to move funds. Community outreach urges parents to learn dangers and use resources.
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Gifts Bring Christmas Joy At Children’s Hospital
A 16 year old Wyatt Brown-Welu and his 9 year old brother Ezekiel receive gifts as the children’s hospital nears a major upgrade. US Health Care planned a $360 million facility opening postponed to January or February due to delays. Families express gratitude amid cancer diagnoses and treatment, embracing the holiday season.
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UN Security Council backs Israel move amid U S abstention
The UN Security Council adopts a resolution on Israel and the Palestinians after Egypt withdrew under Israeli and Trump pressure. Ban Ki moon welcomes the measure while Russia urges compliance with international law. Obama frames the abstention as a parting signal before Jan 20.
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