Drug Test - Hammond, IN

Hammond, Indiana - Drug Testing

Substance abuse statistics for Hammond, IN

Hammond, Indiana: Drug abuse trends

The Hammond Police Department has recently reported a concerning trend of cocaine spiked with fentanyl, which has emerged as a significant drug abuse issue in the region. While fentanyl-laced substances were already a problem in the area, the combination of fentanyl and cocaine is relatively new and poses a severe threat to public health. Drug dealers are known to add fentanyl to other substances due to its potent and cost-effective nature. These drug combinations have the potential to be extremely dangerous.

Lake County, encompassing Hammond, has reported a concerning trend of five drug overdoses in a 12-month period, all involving heroin spiked with fentanyl, and a staggering 55 overdose fatalities associated with cocaine laced with fentanyl. This dangerous combination continues to pose a significant threat to the community, with a single week in March 2022 alone resulting in four overdoses and two fatalities. The potency of fentanyl is a major contributing factor, as even a small dose of two milligrams can prove deadly.

The police seized meth and other drugs from a Hammond couple

During a two-month investigation, the police discovered that a Hammond couple was allegedly distributing drugs. Authorities obtained a search warrant, which led to the discovery of sixteen pounds of marijuana, eight ounces of methamphetamine, and 71 grams of fake Xanax, as well as cash and firearms. The couple was distributing methamphetamine and marijuana, and one of them had a previous record of narcotics convictions. The couple was arrested and charged with drug trafficking.

Last updated 2/8/2023