Detroit Profile (1999)

This 1999 report highlights the challenges Detroit faces with substance abuse, particularly among youth, and the economic and social costs it imposes on the city. Despite limited resources and little access to treatment, the city has seen a recent decrease in drug-related homicides and efforts to monitor and address drug use through prevention and law enforcement. The report emphasizes the need for better data collection, collaboration among agencies, and private sector support to enhance prevention and treatment programs.