Drug Testing in Bethlehem, PA

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania - Drug Testing

Substance abuse statistics for Bethlehem, PA

Betlehem, Pennsylvania: Drug abuse trends

Bethlehem is located in Northampton County, which recorded 86 drug overdose deaths in 2021. Out of these, 61 cases involved fentanyl, accounting for more than seventy percent of all drug overdose deaths in the county. To enhance their potency and increase the sales profit, fentanyl is often laced into other drugs like heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana. Since people who use these drugs may not be aware that they have been laced with fentanyl, the risk of unintentional overdose is much higher.

Between 2018 and 2022, there were 77,714 doses of naloxone administered in Pennsylvania to help those who suffered from an overdose. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist, and acts as a life-saving drug that can help reverse the fatal effects of opioid overdoses.

Bethlehem police seize $600K worth of drugs and cash

During a police search of an apartment in Bethlehem Township, authorities seized illicit substances, cash, and a firearm. The recovered items included 900 grams of heroin, 550 grams of fentanyl, several hundred grams of an unknown powder, approximately 65 grams of crack and powder cocaine, and 60 unidentified pills. The total street value of the drugs was thought to be between $400,000-600,000.

The search was initiated by law enforcement following numerous civilian complaints and was supported by months of surveillance. Now, a 40-year-old man has been faced with several charges for drug possession and the intent to deliver.

Last updated 2/15/2023