[caption id="attachment_361" align="alignleft" width="199" caption="State of Rhode Island"][/caption] Cocaine is the problem drug in Rhode Island. It is widely available in state and the high-quality kinds are distributed. The abuse of club drugs and heroin has increased seeing that these are widely available in the area. Moreover, almost 70 percent of individuals admitted in substance abuse facilities in Rhode Island were males. About 24 percent are aged 12 to 25. Juvenile Justice The Juvenile Drug Court under the Judiciary of Rhode Island aims to lessen substance abuse and juvenile ...

[caption id="attachment_356" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="State of Pennsylvania"][/caption] Cocaine, heroin and marijuana are some the most abused and widely distributed substances in Pennsylvania. According to the National Substance Abuse Index, about 70 percent of individuals admitted in treatment facilities are males. The number of drug arrests has also increased from 597 in 2003 to 775 in 2005. Juvenile Justice Juvenile Court Judges' Commission The Juvenile Court Judges' Commission (JCJC) of Pennsylvania gives advice and establish standards on the care of juvenile ...

[caption id="attachment_352" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="State of Oregon"][/caption] Among the most abused and distributed drugs in Oregon are marijuana, club drugs, heroin and meth. According to the National Substance Abuse Index, more than 30 percent of individuals admitted in substance abuse treatment facilities in Oregon are aged 12 to 25; and almost 70 percent are males. Juvenile Justice Oregon's Juvenile Justice System Local and state government agencies constitute Oregon's Juvenile Justice System. The Juvenile Justice System implements various activities and programs ...

[caption id="attachment_349" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="State of Oklahoma"][/caption] Meth is the top problem drug in Oklahoma. According to the National Substance Abuse Index, meth is produced locally and in areas of US and Mexico. Meth is often shipped via land and air transportation. Aside from meth, marijuana and cocaine are readily distributed in the state. Almost 30 percent of individuals admitted in substance abuse treatment facilities in Oklahoma are aged 12 to 25. Juvenile Justice Office of Juvenile Affairs The Office of Juvenile Affairs provides education, ...

[caption id="attachment_345" align="alignleft" width="264" caption="State of Ohio"][/caption] Cocaine is the top problem drug in Ohio causing majority of crimes related to its abuse and distribution. Aside from cocaine, marijuana also poses a threat to the local community as more juveniles abuse it. More than 30 percent of individuals admitted in substance abuse treatment facilities in Ohio are aged 12 to 25. Juvenile Justice Department of Youth Services The Department of Youth Services (DYS) of Ohio oversees the confinement of juvenile offenders that are 10 to 21 years old. The DYS ...

[caption id="attachment_341" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="State of North Dakota"][/caption] Meth is the problem drug in North Dakota as distribution and use increase significantly. Moreover, drug arrests have increased from 34 in 2003 to 54 in 2007. Many teens are also into alcohol use and abuse. A survey shows that almost 6 percent of middle school students first drank alcohol when they were 8 years old or younger. Juvenile Justice The Division of Juvenile Services of North Dakota works together with other concerned government agencies in preventing, intervening and treating ...

[caption id="attachment_334" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Sate of North Carolina"][/caption] Meth, club drugs and marijuana are some the most abused substances in North Carolina. According to the National Substance Abuse Index, about 70 percent of individuals admitted in treatment facilities are males. The number of drug arrests has also increased from 215 in 2003 to 407 in 2005. Juvenile Justice The North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice ad Delinquency Prevention creates and implements a system for juvenile justice and programs to promote, intervene and treat juvenile ...

[caption id="attachment_330" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="State of New York"][/caption] Among the commonly abused substances in New York include heroin and cocaine. About 75 percent of individuals admitted in substance abuse treatment facilities in New York are makes; more than 17 percent are aged 12 to 25. Juvenile Justice The government arm involved in administering juvenile justice services and programs in new York is the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Established in 1979, the Department provides detention services to juvenile delinquents and offenders. ...

[caption id="attachment_326" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="State of New Mexico"][/caption] Alcohol is the one of the most abused substances in New Mexico. Studies show that one out of 22 individuals has alcoholism. Moreover, almost 77 percent of alcoholic individuals admitted in substance abuse facilities were males. Drug dependence is also a problem in the state seeing that cocaine, heroin, meth, marijuana and club drugs are widely available. Juvenile Justice Juvenile justice services and facilities are provided by the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) that ...

[caption id="attachment_325" align="alignleft" width="185" caption="State of New Jersey"][/caption] A recent study showed that the number of New Jersey’s public school students in possession of substances such as marijuana, alcohol, cocaine and other drugs have increased to 14 percent in 2008 to 2009. More than 2,000 public school students abuse these substances. Juvenile Justice The Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) under the Department of Law and Public Safety oversees the rehabilitation and care of delinquent youths in New Jersey. They supervise several community homes, program and ...