Drug Enforcement Unit

The Drug Enforcement Unit investigates local drug related matters in our jurisdiction and liaises with other outside agencies to combat the illegal sale of controlled substances.

The use of controlled substances in the City of Medicine Hat appears to be increasing according to intelligence, confidential informants and police investigations.

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The drugs which were most prevalent historically include: marijuana (various forms), morphine (various forms), cocaine hydrochloride and Ecstasy.

Recently there has been a significant shift in the controlled substances that are being sold in the city, these substances include; marijuana (high THC level), Ecstasy, cocaine hydrochloride, cocaine (in crystal or rock form, sometimes referred to as crack) and methamphetamine.

Drug Abuse Resistance Education

A very dangerous trend is emerging with a significant portion of the drug subculture being addicted to crack cocaine and experimenting with methamphetamine. It should be noted that a large consensus is emerging from the medical profession, which suggests that Ecstasy, once considered relatively safe, is in fact extremely dangerous with continued use.

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Analysis has indicated that Ecstasy is regularly being cut (laced) with methamphetamine as it is cheaper to make than Ecstasy and more addictive.