Drug Test - Texarkana, TX

Texarkana, TX Drug Testing

Substance Abuse Trends and Statistics for Texarkana, Texas

Like much of the nation, Texarkana is facing increasing threats from the deadly opioid fentanyl. In March 2023, Texarkana emergency officials reported responding to five overdoses during a single 24-hour period. These particular overdoses were allegedly linked to synthetic marijuana that was laced with fentanyl.

Texarkana Emergency Center representative Dr. Matt Young explained that the threat "is at crisis level." He went on to say that opioid overdose is the leading cause of death in young people aged 18 to 45 and two-thirds of those deaths are related to fentanyl ingestion. The police department is now partnering with the Texarkana Emergency Center to educate the area's youth on the dangers of this lethal drug.

Laws and Regulations Relating to Substance Abuse in Texarkana, TX

Texarkana residents who have substance abuse problems and have had a brush with the law may be eligible to take advantage of one of Bowie County's Specialty Courts. The Bowie County Adult Felony Drug Court, Adult Misdemeanor Drug Court, and Aftercare Re-Entry Drug Court each provide substance abuse services to non-violent offenders who meet specific requirements. Each program requires intense supervision and monitoring, mandatory treatment, random drug testing, and frequent appearances in front of a judge. The overall purpose is to aid recovery and re-socialization.

Notable Events Related to Drug Use in Texarkana

There are fewer drugs on the streets of Texarkana following the arrest of four local men who have been charged with allegedly dealing $5 million worth of drugs and possessing, carrying, and using illegal firearms. In addition to distributing fentanyl, marijuana, and methamphetamine, the men are also accused of dealing counterfeit oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl, which led to three overdose deaths and one serious injury. If convicted, the men face 25 years to life in federal prison.

Last updated 1/6/2024