Drug Test - Tulsa, OK

Drug Testing in Tulsa, OK

Statistics in Tulsa, OK

Notable Events Related to Drug Use in Tulsa

In February of 2022, Tulsa police arrested three individuals who were distributing and selling drugs, including methamphetamine and marijuana. The three adults lived in an extended-stay hotel with two elderly individuals and three dogs. Police found drugs, firearms, and other evidence that made it clear that they were selling the drugs to the homeless population nearby. All of them were charged with possession of controlled drugs with intent to distribute, possession of stolen property, and possession of firearms after a felony conviction.

In the same month, the Federal Grand Jury in Tulsa named over 20 people in drug-related indictments for crimes including possession with intent to distribute, drug conspiracy, and drug trafficking. The bulk of the charges were related to the distribution of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine.

Local Police Efforts to Address Drug Problems in Tulsa

In an effort to curb drug problems in Tulsa County, a new program known as the Tulsa Anti-Recidivism Misdemeanor Diversion (TURN) was created. The purpose of this program is to provide an alternative to incarceration.

TURN is different from most drug courts. This six-month program isn't focused on maintaining sobriety and does not involve drug testing. Instead, it focuses on relationship building and stabilization, requiring participants to engage with service and treatment providers who can assist them with counseling, food, housing, and employment opportunities. Some benefits of completing the program include the opportunity for dismissed charges, the elimination of court fines or fees, and fewer court dates.

An innovative harm-reduction vending machine will also be brought to the Tulsa community. This initiative is supposed to address the issue of substance use disorder, which affects nearly 300,000 individuals across the state, by encouraging individuals to seek the support they need and breaking down the barriers of stigma.

Residents of Tulsa and nearby areas will have access to the vending machine at the Tulsa Day Center, which will provide Naloxone and Fentanyl Test Strip Kits.

Last updated 5/7/2024